outmaneuver

[ out-muh-noo-ver ]

verb (used with object)

1. to outwit, defeat, or frustrate by maneuvering.
2. to outdo or surpass in maneuvering or maneuverability.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outmaneuver¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; out- + maneuver

Example Sentences

Instead, they must be creative, they must surprise their opponents, and they must outmaneuver them with the internet and social media.

From Seattle Times

The advances pose a major threat to Ukraine, which has often managed to outmaneuver the Russian military with the help of frontline connectivity and other technology, but has been on the defensive against the renewed Russian advance.

From New York Times

But as those mayoral contenders try to outmaneuver one another from the middle, they may have left an opening for a candidate on the left.

From New York Times

But in the same way that Rick and Michonne overpowered the three hikers who ineptly tried to mug them, they outmaneuver Jadis.

From Salon

By deploying thousands of autonomous UAVs, USVs, UUVs and UGVs, she suggested, the U.S. military would be able to outwit, outmaneuver, and overpower China’s military, the People’s Liberation Army.

From Salon

Related Words

• outdo
• outsmart
• overtake