"Stepping around" refers to avoiding or skirting an issue, topic or problem without directly confronting it. Some synonyms for "stepping around" include tiptoeing, circumventing, evading, sidestepping, dodging, eluding, shirking, ducking, bypassing and deflecting. These words can be used in various contexts where someone might attempt to avoid a situation, such as in personal relationships or professional settings. The choice of word can depend on the degree of avoidance, whether it is intentional or inadvertent, and how effectively the person succeeds in avoiding the issue. Despite the use of synonyms, it is important to address important matters to attain a successful resolution.