circumvent
verbTo get around a difficulty, obstacle, or rule.
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Clear all filtersTo get around a difficulty, obstacle, or rule.
To avoid something by maneuvering around it or refusing to address it directly.
Avoid or escape
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A secret or deceptive scheme; also the interest such mystery arouses.
Secret scheme
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Skillful handling or adjustment, sometimes involving unfair or deceptive control.
Skillful handling
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To defeat or gain an advantage over someone through greater cleverness.
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