umgehen

Definitions of umgehen
  1. verb
    become widely known and passed on
    synonyms: kursieren, verbreiten
    aussprengen, ausstreuen, propagieren
    cause to become widely known
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    type of:
    fortbewegen
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  2. verb
    interact in a certain way
    synonyms: anfassen, behandeln, halten, umspringen, verfahren
    abhandeln, behandeln, beschäftigen
    act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
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    types:
    hinwegsetzen
    refuse to acknowledge
    Verhätschelung, Verwöhnung
    treat with excessive indulgence
    auslachen, belachen, belächeln, frotzeln, lästern, schmähen, spotten
    subject to laughter or ridicule
    type of:
    interagieren
    act together or towards others or with others
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