short-circuit
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(verb) create a short-circuit in |
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Synonyms: short |
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Related Words: create, make |
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(verb) hamper the progress of; impede; "short-circuit warm feelings" |
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Related Words: baffle, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart |
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(verb) avoid something unpleasant or laborious; "You cannot bypass these rules!" |
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Synonyms: bypass, get around, go around, keep off |
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Related Words: avoid |
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