 sidestep |
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| 1. | [ verb ] avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | |
| Synonyms: | evade skirt hedge dodge circumvent put_off elude parry duck fudge | |
| Examples: | "He dodged the issue" "she skirted the problem" "They tend to evade their responsibilities" "he evaded the questions skillfully" |
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| Related terms: | avoid quibble dodge evasion circumvention equivocator hedge | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (sport,dance) a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing) | |
| Related terms: | step dancing boxing | |
| Similar spelling: |
sidestroke sidesaddle |
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