hedge - noun

a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

hedge - verb

• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
• hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
• enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
• minimize loss or risk

hedge - thesaurus

circumvent   dodge   duck   elude   evade   fudge   hedgerow   hedging   parry   sidestep   skirt