Finesse and Weasel

Finesse

Finesse verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.
Usage example: tried to finesse the blame for the foreign policy fiasco, even though he was secretary of state at the time

Weasel and finesse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weasel" instead a verb "Finesse".

Nearby Words: finessed, finessing

Weasel

Weasel verb - To avoid giving a definite answer or position.
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Synonyms for Weasel

Finesse and weasel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Finesse" instead a verb "Weasel".

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How words are described

real real finesse real weasel
little little finesse little weasel
flying flying finesse flying weasel
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