evade vs sidestep

evade is not a noun while sidestep is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
evade	No	No	Yes	No
sidestep	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, evade and sidestep are synonyms defined as:

evade and sidestep: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Other synonyms of evade include circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, fudge, hedge, parry, put off, skirt.

evade (noun)	sidestep (noun)
	a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)

evade (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)
use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid
escape, either physically or mentally
practice evasion