Bypass and Comply

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Bypass verb - To avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness.

Usage example: you can bypass the graduation requirements if you do enough extra credit

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Comply is an antonym for bypass.

Nearby Words: bypassed, bypassing

Comply verb - Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes.

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Bypass is an antonym for comply.

Nearby Words: complied, complying

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