What is another word for Circumvent? – 154 Circumvent Synonyms

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Meaning of Circumvent

According to Merriam-Webster, "to avoid or get around something"

Definitions

* According to Oxford Dictionary, "to find a way of dealing with a problem or difficulty without directly confronting it"
* According to Cambridge Dictionary, "to avoid something unpleasant or difficult by finding a way of getting around it"

Example Uses

The company tried to circumvent the regulations by using a loophole.
* She managed to circumvent the traffic jam by taking a detour.
* The hacker attempted to circumvent the security system to gain access to the network.
* The government implemented new laws to circumvent tax evasion.

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

confront face meet encounter engage tackle address approach deal handle solve resolve comply obey follow adhere conform acquiesce surrender yield submit comply cooperate collaborate assist help facilitate enable support