DODGE

[verb] - to avoid being hit (by something) by moving quickly to one side, or (figurative) to avoid (something unpleasant)He dodged to avoid the fist that shot out at him. [I]I had to dodge huge drops of water that fell from the ceiling. [T](figurative) The minister dodged (= avoided answering) almost all the questions that were put to her. [T](figurative) How did she manage to dodge paying the fine? [+ verb-ing]