dodger

/ˈdɒdʒər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who dodges, especially a sports player who avoids catching or hitting a ball.

“The baseball player was an excellent dodger, always managing to avoid the fast pitches.”

2. noun

A person who evades payment or responsibility.

“The company was accused of hiring dodgers to avoid paying taxes.”

Synonyms

  • avoider
  • evader

Antonyms

  • catcher
  • receiver