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What is the antonym for circumnavigate?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the opposite of the word 'circumnavigate', which means to travel all the way around something, particularly the Earth or another celestial body. We are looking for a word that conveys a contrary meaning.

Answer

confront

The final answer is 'confront'.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is 'confront'.

More Information

The term 'circumnavigate' implies going around something, typically in a literal or figurative way. Thus, 'confronting' the obstacle directly would be its antonym.

Tips

A common mistake is to choose a word that means the opposite of travel, rather than specifically the opposite of going around something.

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