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outmaneuver Synonyms

Another word for outmaneuver

Choosing another word for outmaneuver depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
outwit
outsmart
Strong
outflank
outplay
outfox
outthink
get the better of
circumvent

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
evade
dodge
elude
sidestep

Opposites of outmaneuver

The opposite of outmaneuver shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

yield
succumb
surrender
See all opposites of outmaneuver

• Nearby Words

outlive
outlook
outlying
outmaneuver
outmatch
outmoded
outmost

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Outmaneuver. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/outmaneuver
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