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Definition of Sidestep
1. Verb. Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues). "He evaded the questions skillfully"
Exact synonyms: Circumvent, Dodge, Duck, Elude, Evade, Fudge, Hedge, Parry, Put Off, Skirt
Specialized synonyms: Beg, Quibble
Generic synonyms: Avoid
Derivative terms: Circumvention, Dodge, Dodger, Dodging, Dodging, Evasion, Hedge, Hedger, Hedging
Specialized synonyms: Beg, Quibble
Generic synonyms: Avoid
Derivative terms: Circumvention, Dodge, Dodger, Dodging, Dodging, Evasion, Hedge, Hedger, Hedging
2. Noun. A step to one side (as in boxing or dancing).
Generic synonyms: Step
Category relationships: Dance, Dancing, Saltation, Terpsichore, Boxing, Fisticuffs, Pugilism
Category relationships: Dance, Dancing, Saltation, Terpsichore, Boxing, Fisticuffs, Pugilism
Definition of Sidestep
1. Noun. A step to the side. ¹
2. Noun. A motion, physical or metaphorical, to avoid or dodge something. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To step to the side. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To avoid or dodge. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sidestep
1. to step to one side [v -STEPPED, -STEPPING, -STEPS]
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