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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