Dodging
Dodging noun - The act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable.
Usage example: the governor's repeated dodging of tough questions at the press conference
Deflection and dodging are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deflection" instead a noun "Dodging".
Deflection
Deflection noun - A turning away from a course or standard.
Dodging and deflection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dodging" instead a noun "Deflection".
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