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CIRCUMVENTS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Circumvents.

Circumvents - 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)

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)

Example Sentences

"He circumvents traffic by taking side streets."
"She cleverly circumvents the rules to achieve her goal."
"The software uses an algorithm that circumvents the security measures."
"She circumvents the traditional publishing industry by self-publishing her books."
"The inventor created a device that circumvents the need for electricity."
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Word Game Points

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

CIRCUMVENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is CIRCUMVENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, circumvents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CIRCUMVENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is CIRCUMVENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, circumvents is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CIRCUMVENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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