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Definition of outmaneuver

outmaneuver

/ˌaʊtməˈnuːvɚ/
(UK: outmanoeuvre)
out · ma · neu · ver
Past Simple:outmaneuvered
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Past Participle:outmaneuvered
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Present Participle:outmaneuvering
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outmaneuver Lexical Profile

outmaneuver Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

American To use skill, strategy, or cleverness to gain an advantage over an opponent or competitor.

Example

"The startup managed to outmaneuver its larger rivals by launching a more affordable software platform ahead of schedule."

2

American To move more quickly, skillfully, or agilely than another person, animal, or vehicle.

Example

"The agile border collie was easily able to outmaneuver the stray sheep and guide them back into the paddock."

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• Rhymes for outmaneuver

• Nearby Words

outlive
outlook
outlying
outmaneuver
outmatch
outmoded
outmost

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century by combining the English prefix 'out-' (meaning 'to surpass') with 'maneuver', which derives from French 'manœuvre' and ultimately from Medieval Latin 'manuopera', meaning 'handiwork'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outmaneuver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outmaneuver
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