Jump and Sidestep

Jump

Jump verb - To propel oneself upward or forward into the air.

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Sidestep and jump are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sidestep" instead a verb "Jump".

Nearby Words: jumpy, jumped, jumping, jumper

Sidestep verb - To avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness.

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Jump and sidestep are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jump" instead a verb "Sidestep".

Nearby Words: sidestepped, sidestepping

Its habit of spamming that charged-up bum rush attack makes it all too easy to simply sidestep or jump over it, sending the final boss clear out of the ring.

Source: Video Game / Soul Series
Since the move is well-telegraphed, it's quite easy to either sidestep or jump over Soul Edge when he does this and send him clear out of the ring.

Source: Artificial Stupidity / Fighting Games
Although bullets in Mass Effect hit instantly, all the heavier weapons move slowly enough to easily sidestep on foot or jump over in the Mako.

Source: Painfully Slow Projectile

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