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dodge vs contrivance

contrivance vs dodge

dodge and contrivance both are nouns.

dodge is a verb but contrivance is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dodge Yes No Yes No
contrivance Yes No No No
As nouns, dodge and contrivance are synonyms defined as:
  • dodge and contrivance: an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
Other synonyms of dodge include stratagem.
dodge (noun) contrivance (noun)
a quick evasive movement the act of devising something
an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery any improvised arrangement for temporary use
an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
the faculty of contriving; inventive skill
an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.
dodge (verb) contrivance (verb)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
Difference between dodge and contrivance

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