Synonyms: sidestep
Definition: a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
Similar words: step
Definition: the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
Usage: he walked with unsteady steps
Synonyms: hedge, circumvent, parry, put off, sidestep, skirt, dodge, duck, evade, fudge, elude
Definition: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Usage: He dodged the issue; she skirted the problem; They tend to evade their responsibilities; he evaded the questions skillfully
Similar words: avoid
Definition: stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
Usage: Her former friends now avoid her