sidetrack (81 synonym found)

Sidetrack has 81 synonyms. The top synonyms for sidetrack are avert, bear off, branch, bypath, byway, cable railway, cog railway, deflect and 73 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for sidetrack?

A common synonym for sidetrack is avert. Other synonyms include bear off, branch, bypath, byway.

How many synonyms does sidetrack have?

Sidetrack has 81 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does sidetrack mean?

(v): to divert (a locomotive) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass; to use trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject or

Definition of sidetrack:

(v) : to divert (a locomotive) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass; to use trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject or to distract the person spoken to
"the politician sidetracked the reporter with a story about duck hunting instead of a direct response to the question that was asked."
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Definition of sidetrack:

(v) : to divert (a locomotive) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass; to use trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject or to distract the person spoken to
"the politician sidetracked the reporter with a story about duck hunting instead of a direct response to the question that was asked."
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