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1. (noun) maneuver, manoeuvre, simulated military operation
a military training exercise
Synonyms: play, maneuver, tactics, manoeuvre, tactic, simulated military operation, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre, evasive action

2. (noun) tactic, tactics, maneuver, manoeuvre
a plan for attaining a particular goal
Synonyms: play, maneuver, tactics, manoeuvre, tactic, simulated military operation, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre, evasive action

3. (noun) maneuver, manoeuvre, play
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
Synonyms: turn, manoeuvre, dramatic play, period of play, shimmer, play, bid, maneuver, tactical manoeuvre, caper, tactical maneuver, romp, gambol, tactics, simulated military operation, sport, frolic, playing period, free rein, child's play, gambling, evasive action, gaming, swordplay, tactic, looseness, fun, drama

4. (noun) maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
a move made to gain a tactical end
Synonyms: play, maneuver, tactics, manoeuvre, tactic, simulated military operation, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre, evasive action

5. (verb) maneuver, manoeuvre, evasive action
an action aimed at evading an opponent
Synonyms: play, maneuver, tactics, manoeuvre, tactic, simulated military operation, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre, evasive action

6. (verb) steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
Synonyms: channelize, operate, transfer, taper, repoint, place, pass, show, head, target, lead, sharpen, maneuver, take, indicate, signal, point, betoken, aim, channelise, take aim, train, steer, channel, manoeuver, transport, address, manoeuvre, direct, level, engineer, organize, charge, organise, luff, calculate, head up, conduct, draw, bespeak, guide on, run, orient, send, orchestrate, mastermind, guide, designate, transmit

7. (verb) maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre
act in order to achieve a certain goal
Synonyms: maneuver, head, operate, manoeuvre, channelize, direct, steer, point, channelise, guide, manoeuver

8. (verb) manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operate
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
Synonyms: go, manoeuver, maneuver, control, mesh, head, function, guide, engage, direct, channelize, run, operate, lock, operate on, channelise, work, steer, point, manoeuvre

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'maneuver'

English Synonyms and Antonyms

1. maneuver
A contrivance or device may be either good or bad. A cheat is a mean advantage in a bargain; a fraud, any form of covert robbery or injury. Imposture is a deceitful contrivance for securi
Synonyms: artifice, art, craft, finesse, invention, stratagem, blind, cunning, fraud, machination, subterfuge, cheat, device, guile, maneuver, trick, contrivance, dodge, imposture, ruse, wile
Antonyms: artlessness, frankness, ingenuousness, openness, sincerity, candor, guilelessness, innocence, simplicity, truth, fairness, honesty

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