side·step 
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/ verb
side·steps; side·stepped; side·step·ping /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/ verb 1 : to avoid walking into or being hit by (someone or something) by stepping to the right or left [+ obj] ▪ She sidestepped the puddle. [no obj] ▪ He sidestepped to avoid (being hit by) his opponent. 2 [+ obj] : to avoid answering or dealing with (something) directly
▪ She sidestepped the reporter's question. ▪ They're sidestepping the real issue.
▪ She sidestepped the reporter's question. ▪ They're sidestepping the real issue.
