Avoidance Behavior Terminology

noun the action of walking or moving in a cautious or stealthy manner

verb to tread or move warily or stealthily

• The politician accused his opponent of pussyfooting around the issue during the debate.
• Stop pussyfooting and just tell me the truth!
• Quit pussyfooting and make a decision already!
• She was pussyfooting through the minefield of office politics, trying not to offend anyone.