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CIRCUMVENTED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Circumvented.

Circumvented - as a verb

Surround so as to force to give up

Example: "The turks besieged vienna"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beleaguer12besiege10hem insurround9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assail6attack12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Beat through cleverness and wit

Example: "I beat the traffic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beat6outfox16outsmart10outwit9overreach17

Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Example: "He dodged the issue"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dodge8duck11elude6evade9fudge10hedge10parry10put offsidestep11skirt9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
avoid9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He circumvented the security system and gained access to the building."
"She cleverly circumvented the traffic by taking a shortcut."
"The hacker circumvented the firewall and breached the network."
"They circumvented the need for approval by proceeding without permission."
"He circumvented the security system and gained access to the building."
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Word Game Points

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

CIRCUMVENTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is CIRCUMVENTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, circumvented is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CIRCUMVENTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.

Is CIRCUMVENTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, circumvented is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CIRCUMVENTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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