outgeneral
to outdo or surpass in generalship.
Origin of outgeneral
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How to use outgeneral in a sentence
James J. Hill outgeneraled him more than once, and he was never able to "get back" at Hill effectively.
American Men of Mind | Burton E. StevensonGuards took him to headquarters, but he outgeneraled them by sending off the game which they wanted, therefore he was returned.
An Artilleryman's Diary | Jenkin Lloyd JonesThe Provincials fought fiercely, but vainly, for they were outnumbered, and at first outgeneraled.
"Old Put" The Patriot | Frederick A. OberGeneral Lee had undoubtedly been outgeneraled by Hooker in this movement, but he appeared not to have been disconcerted.
Three Years in the Federal Cavalry | Willard GlazierThe enemy, conscious of having outgeneraled us in this instance, and having at least a temporary advantage, was bold and defiant.
Three Years in the Federal Cavalry | Willard Glazier
British Dictionary definitions for outgeneral
/ (ˌaʊtˈdʒɛnərəl) /
(tr) to surpass in generalship
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