Synonyms of sidestep

sidestep

verb

1

as in to circumvent

to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness

the eager enlistee sidestepped the regulations by lying about his age

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circumvent
• avoid
• evade
• bypass
• ignore
• dodge
• escape
• disobey
• get around
• eschew
• beat
• shun
• skirt
• prevent
• shortcut
• elude
• shake
• disregard
• shirk
• end-run
• deflect
• avert
• divert
• outflank
• duck
• obviate
• flout
• ward (off)
• parry

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• follow
• keep
• observe
• comply (with)
• obey
• seek
• pursue
• accept
• embrace
• welcome
• catch
• incur
• accede (to)
• acquiesce (to)
• assent (to)
• court
• contract

2

as in to weave

to move suddenly aside or to and fro

the startled spectator sidestepped away from the oncoming ball

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weave
• duck
• dodge
• evade
• avoid
• turn
• zigzag
• escape
• jink
• elude
• deflect
• slide
• shirk
• parry
• slip
• slalom
• skirt