Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Dodging.
Dodging - as a noun
Nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
Example: "His evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escape10evasion10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carelessness14neglect10negligence14nonperformance23Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dodge8scheme13Deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avoidance15shunning12turning awayHypernyms (Closely Related)
rejection18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Dodging - as a verb
To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
Example: "He dodged traffic crossing the street."
To avoid; to sidestep.
Example: "The politician dodged the question with a meaningless reply."
To go hither and thither.
(videography) to decrease the exposure for certain areas of an image in order to make them darker (compare burn).
To follow by dodging, or suddenly shifting from place to place.
To trick somebody.
Example Sentences
"His dodging of the question raised suspicions about his involvement."
"She showed amazing dodging skills in the game."
"The politician's dodging of the issue angered many voters."
"The suspect's dodging of the police made the investigation more difficult."
"His dodging of responsibility for the accident was unacceptable."
Word Game Points
Is DODGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dodging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DODGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DODGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dodging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDODGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DODGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dodging is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDODGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
