Outmaneuver (verb)

  1. To outsmart or outdo in a strategic or tactical move.
  2. To outdo or defeat in a maneuver or strategy.

Origin:

Mid 19th century, from the french word "outmanœuvrer" which means to outdo in maneuvering.

Examples:

  1. The enemy was able to outmaneuver us and take the city.
  2. The company's new marketing strategy was able to outmaneuver their competitors.
  3. The chess player was able to outmaneuver his opponent.
  4. The politician was able to outmaneuver her opponents and win the election.
  5. The commander was able to outmaneuver the enemy and win the battle.
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