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sidestep

verb

/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

Meaning

To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.

The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.

sidestep the issue

avoid, evade, dodge, bypass, elude

confront, face, tackle

sidestep the issue, sidestep responsibility, sidestep the question

to have a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

To increase or make greater in size, extent, or quantity; to enhance or improve.

to delay doing something, often unnecessarily or habitually

To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

to perform an action; to carry out