Synonyms for

Loophole

Verb / ˈlu:ˌphəʊl / Another word for loophole — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A way of escaping a difficulty or problem, especially by exploiting a legal loophole.

Synonyms & similar words

outlet vent excuse pretence subterfuge evasion dodge ploy ruse trick gimmick device stratagem maneuver artifice tactic

Synonyms by register

Formal

technicality ambiguity oversight lacuna

Informal

gimmick trick dodge out

Literary

crevice rift chink

Antonyms

closure inclusion completeness tightness security strength

Common collocations

  • exploit a loophole
  • find a loophole
  • close a loophole
  • legal loophole
  • tax loophole
  • escape clause
  • loophole in the law

Word family

noun loophole

Usage note

A loophole typically refers to an omission or ambiguity in a law or contract that allows someone to avoid an obligation or gain an advantage. It often carries a slightly negative connotation of clever, sometimes unethical, manipulation.

Example sentences

  1. He was able to find a loophole in the contract to get out of it.
  2. The lawyer found a loophole in the law to help his client.
  3. She used a loophole in the rules to win the game.
  4. The company used a loophole in the regulations to avoid paying fines.
  5. The politician exploited a loophole in the system to gain power.

Quotes

  • A loophole is like a crack in the wall, only wider.
  • A loophole is a way out of a problem that doesn't exist until the problem exists.
  • A loophole in the law is a window of opportunity.

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