Hedge — synonyms, definition

1. hedge (Noun)

bush hedgerow hedging plant of certain size shrub shrubbery thicket underbrush

hedge (Noun) — A fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes.

hedge (Noun) — Any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change.

hedge (Noun) — An intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement.

equivocation evasion fence fencing protection security privet hedge shelterbelt windbreak

2. hedge (Verb)

avoid circumvent compromise concede dodge duck elude equivocate evade finesse fudge give in hedge in parry placate prevaricate pussyfoot put off sidestep skirt • • •

hedge (Verb) — Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues). ex. "They tend to hedge their responsibilities"

hedge (Verb) — Hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge. ex. "The animals were hedged in"

hedge (Verb) — Enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges. ex. "hedge the property"

hedge (Verb) — Minimize loss or risk. ex. "diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks" ex. "hedge your bets"

avoid close in enclose hem in inclose minimise minimize shut in beg quibble