Dodge and Obviate

Dodge

Dodge verb - To avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness.
Usage example: always trying to dodge the landlord's rule prohibiting pets

Obviate and dodge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obviate" instead a verb "Dodge".

Nearby Words: dodged, dodger, dodging

Obviate

Obviate verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.
Usage example: brushing regularly should obviate the need for frequent trips to the dentist

Dodge and obviate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dodge" instead a verb "Obviate".

Nearby Word: obviating

Common collocations

attacks dodge attacks obviate attacks
issues dodge issues obviate issues
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