1. defeated or got the better of (someone) by using clever tactics or strategy
Usage: British spelling of 'outmaneuvered'; past tense and past participle of 'outmanoeuvre'

Examples

• The chess champion outmanoeuvred her opponent with a brilliant endgame strategy.
• The smaller company outmanoeuvred its larger rival by moving into an underserved market.
• In the debate, she outmanoeuvred her competitor with well-prepared counterarguments.
• The general outmanoeuvred the enemy forces by attacking from an unexpected direction.
• He felt outmanoeuvred when his business partner made a surprise announcement.
• The team outmanoeuvred their opponents through superior tactical discipline.