Draft Dodger (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who is drafted and illegally refuses to serve.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The term 'draft dodger' was used to describe those who evaded the military draft during the Vietnam War.
- While many saw him as a hero for standing up against the system, others saw him as a draft dodger who couldn't be bothered to serve his country.
- After being accused of being a draft dodger, the young man sought asylum in another country to avoid prosecution.
- His family was shunned by the community for his draft dodger status, making it difficult for them to reintegrate.
- He was forced to live in hiding to avoid being arrested for being a draft dodger during the conflict.