Synonyms

outgeneral

American

[out-jen-er-uhl] / ˌaʊtˈdʒɛn ər əl /

verb (used with object)

outgeneraled, outgeneraling, outgeneralled, outgeneralling

to outdo or surpass in generalship.

outgeneral British

/ ˌaʊtˈdʒɛnərəl /

verb

(tr) to surpass in generalship

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Etymology

Origin of outgeneral

First recorded in 1760–70; out- + general

Example Sentences

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Hakoah won several games on the tour but in front of that huge crowd was “outgeneraled,” losing by 3-0 to three counterattacks.

From New York Times

In fact, he was outgeneralled by his pupil, Bismarck, even more signally than he had previously been outgeneralled by his former pupil, Cavour.

From Project Gutenberg

He was mad with love of her, with rage at his own mistake, with shame at being so outgeneralled.

From Project Gutenberg

Lincoln's friend in Kansas, instead of securing that delegation for him, had suffered the Seward men to outgeneral him, and the prospects were by no means flattering.

From Project Gutenberg

If it had been outgeneralled, and dislodged of position without further attack, it would have been in poor condition to come in aggressive battle against its adversary in well-chosen defensive grounds.

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