Circumvent
Circumvent verb - To avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness.
Nearby Words: circumvention, circumventing
Help
Help verb - To provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end.
Circumvent is an antonym for help.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Loophole Abuse: How Nerissa is able to help Bigby in his investigation; by not giving specifics, she is able to circumvent the spell that keeps her discretion.
Source: Video Game / The Wolf Among Us -
He's actually surprised when he discovers that they've managed to circumvent their government's internet block without his help.
Source: Webcomic / Broken Telephone - Likewise, you may also help Them circumvent the logistical issues of being omnipresent by giving them means of instant communication and travel over great distances.
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