Word Type

Verb

The word "circumvent" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

circumventable circumvental circumventer circumvential circumventingly circumvention circumventive circumventor

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

assail attack avoid exceed outdo outgo outmatch outperform outstrip surmount surpass

Related Terms

circumvention circumventive

Related Terms

avoid besiege bypass circumvention circumventive outsmart outwit surround

Similar Terms

beat beat out crush shell trounce vanquish

Synonym Network

besiege hedge outwit

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