Definition of circumvents

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • circumvents is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
  • circumvents is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
  • circumvents is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 26

Definition of circumvents


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

    Synonyms

    1. dodge
    2. duck
    3. elude
    4. evade
    5. fudge
    6. hedge
    7. parry
    8. put off
    9. sidestep
    10. skirt
  • surround so as to force to give up (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. beleaguer
    2. besiege
    3. hem in
    4. surround
  • beat through cleverness and wit (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. beat
    2. outfox
    3. outsmart
    4. outwit
    5. overreach

See definition of circumvents in Merriam Webster