outgeneral \(ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) ̷ ̷\transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology:out- + general, n. : to surpass in generalship : overcome by superior tactics : outmaneuver < you've been outgeneraled and outfought — Kenneth Roberts > < if you outgeneral the bear you may carry off his pelt — John Burroughs >