Synonyms for
Maneuver
Definition
to move or guide something skillfully or carefully
Synonyms & similar words
head
tactic
manoeuver
point
guide
channelise
direct
channelize
evasiveaction
tacticalmanoeuvre
operate
simulatedmilitaryoperation
steer
manoeuvre
tactics
play
tacticalmaneuver
manipulate
navigate
steer
guide
direct
control
operate
conduct
handle
manage
adjust
tweak
fine-tune
position
turn
twist
swing
shift
swerve
weave
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- military maneuver
- skillful maneuver
- difficult maneuver
- strategic maneuver
- clever maneuver
- complex maneuver
- aerial maneuver
- political maneuver
Word family
Usage note
The noun and verb forms are often spelled 'manoeuvre' in British English. It can refer to a physical movement or a clever plan.
Example sentences
- The race car driver skillfully maneuvered through the tight turns.
- The captain had to maneuver the ship around the rocks.
- The gymnast had to maneuver her body to perform the difficult routine.
- The politician tried to maneuver his way out of answering the question.
- The basketball player had to maneuver around the defender to score the basket.
Quotes
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. - Mark Twain
In war, there are no unwounded soldiers. - Jose Narosky
The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving. - Ulysses S. Grant