Circumvent Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Circumvent

Meaning 1 : avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

    Synonyms : dodge,  duck,  elude,  evade,  fudge,  hedge,  parry,  put off,  sidestep,  skirt
Meaning 2 : surround so as to force to give up

    Synonyms : beleaguer,  besiege,  hem in,  surround
Meaning 3 : beat through cleverness and wit

    Synonyms : beat,  outfox,  outsmart,  outwit,  overreach