maneuver - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

an action aimed at evading an opponent

Synonyms

• evasive action
• maneuver
• manoeuvre

More generic

• evasion

More specific

• airplane maneuver
• clinch
• flight maneuver
• straight-arm

Noun

a move made to gain a tactical end

Synonyms

• maneuver
• manoeuvre
• tactical maneuver
• tactical manoeuvre

More generic

• move

More specific

• artifice
• device
• feint
• footwork
• gambit
• gimmick
• measure
• parking
• ploy
• ruse
• step
• stratagem
• twist

Noun

a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

Synonyms

• maneuver
• manoeuvre
• play

More generic

• motion
• move
• movement

More specific

• assist
• ball hawking
• baseball play
• blitz
• completion
• figure
• footwork
• icing
• icing the puck
• jugglery
• linebacker blitzing
• mousetrap
• obstruction
• pass completion
• safety blitz
• shot
• stroke
• takeaway
• trap play

Related

• athletic game

Noun

a military training exercise

Synonyms

• maneuver
• manoeuvre
• simulated military operation

More generic

• military operation
• operation

Related

• military training

Noun

a plan for attaining a particular goal

Synonyms

• maneuver
• manoeuvre
• tactic
• tactics

More generic

• plan of action

Verb

perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

Synonyms

• maneuver
• manoeuver
• manoeuvre
• operate

More generic

• go
• move

More specific

• jockey

Verb

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

Synonyms

• channelise
• channelize
• direct
• guide
• head
• maneuver
• manoeuver
• manoeuvre
• point
• steer

More generic

• command
• control

More specific

• channel
• conn
• corner
• crab
• dock
• helm
• navigate
• park
• pilot
• pull over
• sheer
• stand out
• starboard
• tree

Verb

act in order to achieve a certain goal

Synonyms

• maneuver
• manoeuver
• manoeuvre

More generic

• act
• move

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