hedges
hedg-es
verb
Avoids making a direct statement or protects oneself against loss or risk.
"He hedges his answers to avoid commitment."
noun
Rows of closely planted shrubs or trees forming a boundary or screen.
"The garden had beautiful green hedges."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: hedging, hedge, evade, circumvent, sidestep, parry, fudge, put off, duck, dodge, elude, skirt