Synonyms for Dodging
Definition of dodging
noun
- nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; "his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"; "that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive"
- a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
- deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "dodging"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like avoidance, dodge, escape can replace "dodging" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 6 alternatives available, "dodging" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Dodging" in song lyrics
See how dodging is used in real songs:
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"Flows that I embark and leave your squadron shadow dodging"
Jedi Mind Tricks f/ Mr. Lif — Speech Cobras -
"Garden you soft so Of course you're dodging"
Lone Ninja — Omen -
"See I ain't really going, for that ducking and dodging"
Screwed Up Click f/ Lil' O, Bun B, Benz — Back Up