As verbs the difference between circumvent and overlook
is that
circumvent is to avoid or get around something; to bypass while
overlook is to look down upon from a place that is over or above; to look over or view from a higher position; to rise above, so as to command a view of.
As a noun overlook is
a vista or point that gives a beautiful view.
circumvent English
Verb
( en verb)
to avoid or get around something; to bypass
to surround or besiege
to outwit or outsmart
Related terms
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* circumventive
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overlook Noun
( en noun)
A vista or point that gives a beautiful view.
Verb
( en verb)
To look down upon from a place that is over or above; to look over or view from a higher position; to rise above, so as to command a view of
- to overlook a valley from a hill
Hence: To supervise; to watch over; sometimes, to observe secretly
- to overlook a gang of laborers; to overlook one who is writing a letter
To inspect; to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly.
To look upon with an evil eye; to bewitch by looking upon; to fascinate.
To fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it; to miss or omit in looking.
To pretend not to have noticed, especially a mistake; to pass over without censure or punishment.
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