circumvent

/səːkəmˈvɛnt/verb

To find a way around a rule, problem, or obstacle instead of dealing with it directly.

Example sentence

“Some users installed extra software to circumvent the download limit.”

Neutral to mildly negative: you circumvent rules or obstacles, never friends. The 'circum' part, meaning around, also appears in 'circumference'.

Related words

clairvoyantClaimed to be able to perceive things beyond what the ordinary senses can detect.circumspectCareful to think about every side of a situation before acting or speaking.clamorA loud, ongoing noise of many voices shouting or demanding something.churlishConnected with or typical of a lowly peasant or country labourer.clanA large family group whose members trace their line back to the same ancestor, even when the exact links are unknown.chronicLasting for a long time or coming back again and again, used of problems or illnesses.