Synonyms of CIRCUMVENTS

verb

1. surround so as to force to give up

   • BESIEGE10
   • BELEAGUER12
   • SURROUND9
   • CIRCUMVENT19

   Also: hem in.

2. beat through cleverness and wit

   • OUTWIT9
   • OVERREACH17
   • OUTSMART10
   • OUTFOX16
   • BEAT6
   • CIRCUMVENT19

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

   • HEDGE10
   • FUDGE10
   • EVADE9
   • CIRCUMVENT19
   • PARRY10
   • ELUDE6
   • SKIRT9
   • DODGE8
   • DUCK11
   • SIDESTEP11

   Also: put off.