sidesteps (Meaning)
sidesteps
to take a step to the side, to avoid by a step to the side, a step taken sideways (as when climbing on skis), to avoid answering or dealing with, bypass, evade, to take a side step, a step aside (as in boxing to avoid a blow), to avoid an issue or decision, to move out of the way of
Synonyms & Antonyms of sidesteps
sidesteps Sentence Examples
- The politician deftly sidestepped the controversial question, avoiding giving a direct answer.
- The dancer's graceful steps sidestepped the obstacles scattered across the stage.
- The lawyer skillfully sidestepped the evidence that could incriminate his client.
- The child sidestepped the puddle with ease, keeping their shoes dry.
- The athlete sidestepped the tackle, continuing their run towards the end zone.
- The negotiator sidestepped the difficult issue, hoping to find a compromise later.
- The journalist skillfully sidestepped the sensitive topic, avoiding causing offense.
- The driver carefully sidestepped the fallen tree, preventing a dangerous collision.
- The student cunningly sidestepped the test question that they hadn't studied for.
- The chess player sidestepped their opponent's attack, leaving them in a superior position.
FAQs About the word sidesteps
to take a step to the side, to avoid by a step to the side, a step taken sideways (as when climbing on skis), to avoid answering or dealing with, bypass, evade,
evades,circumvents, avoids, ignores, bypasses, escapes,dodges, skirts, disobeys, eschews
observes, obeys,follows, keeps, seeks, embraces, welcomes, pursues, accepts,complies (with)
The politician deftly sidestepped the controversial question, avoiding giving a direct answer.
The dancer's graceful steps sidestepped the obstacles scattered across the stage.
The lawyer skillfully sidestepped the evidence that could incriminate his client.
The child sidestepped the puddle with ease, keeping their shoes dry.
