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BEAT AROUND THE BUSH Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase beat around the bush. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase beat around the bush. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BEAT AROUND THE BUSH

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equivocate
verbv
verb

• be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

palter
verbv
verb

• be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

prevaricate
verbv
verb

• be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

tergiversate
verbv
verb

• be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

• abandon one's beliefs or allegiances

Best Hypernyms For BEAT AROUND THE BUSH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for beat around the bush, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
avoid circumvent dodge evade misinform mislead sidestep skirt

Alternatives for EQUIVOCATE

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