sidestep | Definition of sidestep

Synonyms and Antonyms of sidestep

1 to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness

the eager enlistee sidestepped the regulations by lying about his age

Synonyms of sidestep

beat, bypass, circumvent, dodge, get around, shortcut, skirt

Words Related to sidestep

avoid, duck, elude, end-run, escape, eschew, evade, outflank, shake, shirk, shun

disobey, disregard, flout, ignore

avert, deflect, divert, obviate, parry, prevent, ward (off)

Near Antonyms of sidestep

accede (to), acquiesce (to), assent (to)

accept, court, embrace, pursue, seek, welcome

catch, contract, incur

Antonyms of sidestep

comply (with), follow, keep, obey, observe

2 to move suddenly aside or to and fro

the startled spectator sidestepped away from the oncoming ball

Synonyms of sidestep

dodge, duck, jink, slalom, weave, zigzag

Words Related to sidestep

avoid, elude, escape, evade, parry, shirk, skirt