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单词 outflanking
释义

outflank

verb

out·​flank ˌau̇t-ˈflaŋk How to pronounce outflank (audio)
outflanked; outflanking; outflanks

transitive verb

1
: to get around the flank of (an opposing force)
2
: get around, circumvent

Example Sentences

The army outflanked the enemy. trying to outflank the competition
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Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

outflanking

verb

present participle of outflank
as in avoiding

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • avoiding
  • evading
  • eluding
  • escaping
  • eschewing
  • bypassing
  • shunning
  • circumventing
  • dodging
  • skirting
  • ducking
  • shirking
  • shaking
  • sidestepping
  • ignoring
  • end-running
  • preventing
  • shortcutting
  • disregarding
  • disobeying
  • flouting
  • parrying
  • deflecting
  • beating
  • diverting
  • obviating
  • getting around
  • averting
  • warding (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • keeping
  • observing
  • obeying
  • following
  • pursuing
  • embracing
  • courting
  • complying (with)
  • accepting
  • seeking
  • incurring
  • welcoming
  • catching
  • contracting
  • assenting (to)
  • acceding (to)
  • acquiescing (to)
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