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sidestep
verb side·step \ˈsīd-ˌstep\
: to avoid walking into or being hit by (someone or something) by stepping to the right or left
: to avoid answering or dealing with (something) directly
Full Definition of SIDESTEP
transitive verb2
: to move out of the way of : avoid <sidestep a blow>
intransitive verb
1
: to take a side step
2
: to avoid an issue or decision
— side·step·per noun
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First Known Use of SIDESTEP
1900
Related to SIDESTEP
- Synonyms
- beat, bypass, dodge, get around, shortcut, circumvent, skirt
- Antonyms
- comply (with), follow, keep, obey, observe
SIDESTEPPING Defined for Kids
sidestep
verb side·step \ˈsīd-ˌstep\
side·steppedside·step·ping
Definition of SIDESTEP for Kids
1
: to take a sideways step <… she sidestepped in front of him, blocking his path. — Carl Hiaasen, Hoot>
2
: to avoid by a step to the side <He sidestepped the punch.>
3
: to avoid answering or dealing with <She sidestepped the question.>
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