Definition of 'dodging'

See also: dodge 

Noun

1. 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"
      Synonyms: evasion escape
2. a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
      Synonyms: dodge scheme
3. deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
      Synonyms: avoidance turning away shunning

---