DUCK

v. 1 bob, dodge, dip, dive, stoop, bow, bend, crouch I ducked to avoid hitting my head on the beam 2 plunge, submerge, immerse, dunk In the pool, she ducked me when I least expected it 3 avoid, sidestep, evade, dodge, elude, shun, steer clear of, shy away from; shirk He is known for ducking his responsibilities