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dodge vs sidestep

sidestep vs dodge

dodge and sidestep both are nouns.

dodge and sidestep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dodge Yes No Yes No
sidestep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, dodge and sidestep are synonyms defined as:
  • dodge and sidestep: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Other synonyms of dodge include circumvent, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, parry, put off, skirt.
dodge (noun) sidestep (noun)
a quick evasive movement a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
dodge (verb) sidestep (verb)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
Difference between dodge and sidestep

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