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verb (v)

• hamper the progress of; impede(verb.social)

  Example:
  Short-circuit warm feelings.
  

  source: wordnet30
• create a short circuit in(verb.creation)

  Synonym:
  short
  

  source: wordnet30
• avoid something unpleasant or laborious(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  bypass, get around, go around
  

  source: wordnet30