Definitions

circumvent

[sur-kuhm-vent, sur-kuhm-vent] / ˌsɜr kəmˈvɛnt, ˈsɜr kəmˌvɛnt /

VERB

fool, mislead

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avoid bypass deceive evade prevent sidestep skirt stymie thwart

STRONG

beat beguile bilk circumnavigate cramp crimp detour disappoint dodge dupe elude ensnare entrap escape foil frustrate hoodwink outflank outwit overreach ruin shun stump trick

WEAK

get around stave off steer clear of ward off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist encourage face help meet take on

STRONG

confront encounter free let go liberate release

WEAK

allow permit

Example Sentences

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Paul Cole's recent Newmarket winner Circumvent returns to Pattern company, while Dandino also steps up in class following impressive handicap wins at Epsom and Royal Ascot.

From The Guardian • Jul. 25, 2010

Chrishol did a Memory yesterday, going from out-the-back to right-up-front in a matter of strides, thanks to 40-1 winner Circumvent.

From The Guardian • Jul. 9, 2010

Circumvent Mr. Fox, if he tries to rule you and make of you a mere cunning machine.

From Editorials from the Hearst Newspapers by Brisbane, Arthur

Circumvent, sėr-kum-vent′, v.t. to come round or outwit a person: to deceive or cheat.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

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