sidestep

side·step

verb \ˈsīd-ˌstep\

Definition of SIDESTEP

transitive verb

1

: bypass, evade <sidestep a question>

2

: to move out of the way of : avoid <sidestep a blow>

intransitive verb

1

: to take a side step

2

: to avoid an issue or decision

— side·step·per noun

Examples of SIDESTEP

1. She sidestepped the reporter's question.
2. They're sidestepping the real issue.

First Known Use of SIDESTEP

1900

Related to SIDESTEP

Synonyms: beat, bypass, dodge, get around, shortcut, circumvent, skirt

Antonyms: comply (with), follow, keep, obey, observe

Related Words: avoid, duck, elude, end-run, escape, eschew, evade, outflank, shake, shirk, shun; disobey, disregard, flout, ignore; avert, deflect, divert, obviate, parry, prevent, ward (off)

Near Antonyms: accede (to), acquiesce (to), assent (to); accept, court, embrace, pursue, seek, welcome; catch, contract, incur

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Rhymes with SIDESTEP

crowstep, doorstep, footstep, goose-step, half step, instep, in step, keep step, lockstep, misstep, one-step, quickstep, route step, salep, two-step, unstep, whole step