circumvented

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb surround so as to force to give up
  2. verb beat through cleverness and wit
  3. verb avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Synonyms

besiege, beleaguer, surround, hem in, circumvent

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