run-around
Dodge and deflect
The run-around is evasive or deceptive treatment, especially being sent from person to person without getting a straight answer or resolution: I've been trying to get a refund for weeks but they keep giving me the run-around.
The word captures bureaucratic frustration—being made to run around without accomplishing anything.
Intense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- aggravationState of being vexed
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
vexation · discontent · dissatisfaction · displeasure · chagrin · disgruntlement · futility · dead-end
Avoid by quick movement
- sidestepEvade by moving aside
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
- deflectionChange in trajectory
- circumventAvoid by going around
duck · elude · parry · shirk · bypass · skirt · excuse · brush-off
Deliberate deception
- conArgument against
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
- hoaxDeliberate deception for effect
- charadeAbsurd or obvious pretense
fraud · swindle · deceit · dupery · subterfuge · bamboozle · flimflam · hoodwink
Administrative written tasks
- proceduresSet methods for tasks
- formalityStrict observance of convention
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- administrationOrganizational oversight and control
forms · documentation · compliance · protocol · filing · officialdom · governmental · institutional
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- aggravationState of being vexed
impatience · vexation · discontent · dissatisfaction · displeasure · chagrin · disgruntlement · futility · dead-end · stalling
dodge
Avoid by quick movement
- sidestepEvade by moving aside
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
- deflectionChange in trajectory
circumvent · duck · elude · parry · shirk · bypass · skirt · excuse · brush-off · stonewall
trick
Deliberate deception
charade · fraud · swindle · deceit · dupery · subterfuge · bamboozle · flimflam · hoodwink · dupe
paperwork
Administrative written tasks
- proceduresSet methods for tasks
- formalityStrict observance of convention
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
administration · forms · documentation · compliance · protocol · filing · officialdom · governmental · institutional · rigmarole
run-aroundstraight talk
Honest, direct communication
candor · forthrightness · transparency · plain truth · straight shooting
run-aroundfacing
Directed toward something
meeting · challenge · addressing · tackling · taking responsibility