English Synonym Finder

circumvent

Definitions

To find a way around an obstacle or overcome a problem in a clever or surreptitious way.

To avoid or bypass a rule, law, or restriction.

Examples

The company tried to circumvent the new regulations by moving their operations to a different country.

He found a clever way to circumvent the security system without triggering the alarm.

Synonyms

bypass avoid evade sidestep dodge skirt elude

Antonyms

confront face obey comply observe follow encounter