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Meaning of circumvented
The primary meaning of the word "circumvented" is to find a way around a problem or difficulty.
Etymology of circumvented
The word "circumvented" comes from the Latin words "circum" meaning "around" and "venire" meaning "to come" or "to go"
It originated in the 15th century and has been used in English since then to describe the act of finding a way around something
Synonyms
avoided
bypassed
dodged
evaded
skirted
sidestepped
circumnavigated
outmaneuvered
outwitted
outsmarted
cheated
deceived
duped
fooled
misled
tricked
conned
swindled
hoodwinked
defrauded
deflected
diverted
averted
prevented
precluded
obviated
eluded
escaped
shunned
parried
fended
warded
hedged
weaseled
wriggled
squirmed
maneuvered
manipulated
outflanked
outplayed
outdone
Definitions
- To find a way around a problem or difficulty
- * To avoid or get around something, such as a rule or obstacle
- * To outmaneuver or outwit someone
Usage Examples
- The company circumvented the regulations by using a loophole
- * She circumvented the traffic jam by taking a detour
- * He circumvented his opponent's argument by using a clever counterexample
Antonyms
confronted
faced
met
encountered
opposed
resisted
defied
challenged
tackled
addressed
dealt
handled
managed
solved
resolved
complied
obeyed
followed
adhered
conformed
submitted
surrendered
acquiesced
capitulated
compromised
conceded