pussyfooted

verb

past tense of pussyfoot
1
as in weaseled
to avoid giving a definite answer or position politicians who try to pussyfoot around hot-button issues

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2
as in lurked
to move about in a sly or secret manner pussyfooting through the hallways in the middle of the night

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pussyfooted
  1. shook
  2. lurked
  3. sneaked
  4. slipped
  5. slid
Verb
  • The confirmation that Batula and Wilson were dating shook the Bravoverse to its core, as that relationship broke some other long-standing friendships.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • The sound of fighter jets on military flyovers shook the nation’s capital.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of shook
Verb
  • But a trap lurked within that framework.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 June 2026
  • What once lurked in the online shadows has become a major talking point and cause for global concern among parents and politicians alike.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 June 2026
Definition of lurked
Verb
  • When grounders sneaked through the infield, his body language was uneventful.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Some stuff released a bit earlier this week and snuck past me.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of sneaked
Verb
  • The Pats slipped from sixth in the league in points scored in 2021 to 17th in ’22.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
  • The stock slipped more than 3% despite the company beating top- and bottom-line estimates in its second-quarter earnings report .
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of slipped
Verb
  • Max Homa, who arrived with momentum after a runner-up finish at the John Deere Classic and opened with a 67, slid down the leaderboard after a clunky second round.
    — Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The 26-year-old from Canada rounded second and slid headfirst into third to beat the relay throw, getting a huge ovation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of slid
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“Pussyfooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pussyfooted. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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