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sidestep

Pronunciation:  'sIdstep

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
  2. [v]  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"
 
 Synonyms: circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, parry, put off, skirt
 
 See Also: avoid, quibble, step

 

 

 

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