-
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid;
"The child dodged the teacher's blow"
-
move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course;
"the pickpocket dodged through the crowd"
-
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues);
"He dodged the issue"
"she skirted the problem"
"They tend to evade their responsibilities"
"he evaded the questions skillfully"