sidestep
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SIDESTEP
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to avoid walking into or being hit by (someone or something) by stepping to the right or left
[+ object]
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She sidestepped the puddle.
[no object]
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He sidestepped to avoid (being hit by) his opponent.
2
[+ object]
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to avoid answering or dealing with (something) directly
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She sidestepped the reporter's question.
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They're sidestepping the real issue.
