Outmaneuver

Outmaneuver
Outmaneuver Out`ma*neu"ver, Outmanoeuvre Out`ma*n[oe]u"vre, v. t. To surpass, or get an advantage of, in maneuvering; to outwit or frustrate by clever stratagems; to outgeneral. [1913 Webster +PJC]

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  • outmaneuver — out|ma|neu|ver [ ,autmə nuvər ] verb transitive to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or skillful than they are …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • outmaneuver — v. move into a superior position; outwit; be superior in handling and maneuvering …   English contemporary dictionary

  • outmaneuver — out•ma•neu•ver [[t]ˌaʊt məˈnu vər[/t]] v. t. 1) to outwit or defeat by maneuvering 2) to surpass in maneuvering • Etymology: 1790–1800 …   From formal English to slang

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