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    CIRCUMVENT

    (verb)
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    Definitions

    There are 3 meanings of the word Circumvent.

    Circumvent - as a verb

    Surround so as to force to give up

    Example: "The turks besieged vienna"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    beleaguerbesiegehem insurround
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    assailattack
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    blockadeseal offebb

    Beat through cleverness and wit

    Example: "I beat the traffic"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    beatoutfoxoutsmartoutwitoverreach

    Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

    Example: "He dodged the issue"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    dodgeduckeludeevadefudgehedgeparryput offsidestepskirt
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    avoid
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    begquibble

    Example Sentences

    "He tried to circumvent the security measures to gain unauthorized access to the system."
    "The company found a way to circumvent the regulations and continue their operations."
    "She cleverly circumvented the traffic by taking a shorter route."
    "They decided to circumvent the bureaucratic red tape by approaching the issue from a different angle."
    "He used his connections to circumvent the usual application process and secure the job."
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    Word Game Points

    Is CIRCUMVENT a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, circumvent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    CIRCUMVENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

    Is CIRCUMVENT a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, circumvent is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    CIRCUMVENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

    Is CIRCUMVENT a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, circumvent is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    CIRCUMVENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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    Word Variations & Relations

    Anagrams
    Starts CStarts CIStarts CIRStarts CIRC
    Ends TEnds NTEnds ENTEnds VENT
    Starts C & ends TStarts CI & ends TStarts C & ends NT
    Words containing CIRCUMVENT

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