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outflanking

verb

Meaning

  1. To maneuver around and behind the flank of (an opposing force).
  2. To gain a tactical advantage over (a competitor, for example).
  3. The act of one who outflanks.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

go around(English)outdo(English)best(English)scoop(English)trump(English)overtake(English)outleap(English)flouter(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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