Beat around the bush and Confront

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Beat around the bush verb - Be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information.

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Confront is an antonym for beat around the bush in topics: deceive, avoid, be cautious, avoid an issue.

Confront verb - To oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage.

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Beat around the bush is an antonym for confront.

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