Sidestep has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
Verb
1
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
"He dodged the issue"
"she skirted the problem"
"They tend to evade their responsibilities"
"he evaded the questions skillfully"
Example Sentences
"He dodged the issue"
verb
"she skirted the problem"
verb
"They tend to evade their responsibilities"
verb
"he evaded the questions skillfully"
verb
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