circumvent

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌsɜːrkəmˈvɛnt/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌsɝkəmˈvɛnt/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(sûr′kəm vent, sûrkəm vent′)



circumvent
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Sense: To go around
Synonyms:
encircle, encompass Collocations, entrap, surround Collocations, go around, go round, circle Collocations, circumnavigate, do a circuit of, make a detour, bypass Collocations
Sense: To gain an advantage over
Synonyms:
outwit, trick Collocations, dupe, deceive Collocations
Sense: To avoid
Synonyms:
dodge Collocations, elude, bypass Collocations, avoid Collocations, evade, shake off, shirk, shun Collocations, get around


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