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sidestep

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of sidestep

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

  • the eager enlistee sidestepped the regulations by lying about his age
Synonyms of sidestep

beat, bypass, circumvent, dodge, get around, shortcut, skirt
Words Related to sidestep

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 of sidestep

accede (to), acquiesce (to), assent (to)

accept, court, embrace, pursue, seek, welcome

catch, contract, incur
Antonyms of sidestep

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

2 to move suddenly aside or to and fro

  • the startled spectator sidestepped away from the oncoming ball
Synonyms of sidestep

dodge, duck, jink, slalom, weave, zigzag
Words Related to sidestep

avoid, elude, escape, evade, parry, shirk, skirt

deflect, turn

slide, slip

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