Dodge and Duck

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Dodge

Dodge verb - To move suddenly aside or to and fro.

Usage example: dodging through the crowd on his way to the exit

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Duck is a synonym for dodge in action topic. In some cases you can use "Duck" instead the word "Dodge" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like seek, dart, avoid, evade. informal substitute

Nearby Words: dodged, dodger, dodging

Duck

Duck verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

Usage example: don't try to duck your commitment to spending Thanksgiving with your family by claiming you have to work

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Dodge is a synonym for duck in action topic. You can use "Dodge" instead the word "Duck" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as seek, bob, avoid, evade. popular alternative

Nearby Words: ducked, ducking, ducky, duckling

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Common collocations

fire	dodge fire	duck fire
attack	dodge attack	duck attack
responsibility	dodge responsibility	duck responsibility
charge	dodge charge	duck charge
Other words: punch, weapon, times, consequences, shells, bullets, blows, obstacles.

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