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OUTMANEUVER

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out⋅ma⋅neu⋅ver

[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.

Origin:
1790–1800; out- + maneuver
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out·ma·neu·ver   (out'mə-nōō'vər, -nyōō'-)   
tr.v.   out·ma·neu·vered, out·ma·neu·ver·ing, out·ma·neu·vers
  1. To overcome (an opponent) by artful, clever maneuvering.

  2. To excel in maneuverability: The car outmaneuvers all others of its class.

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