maneuver synonyms

maneuver

n.

  1. A movement, usually military

    stratagem, movement, procedure; see plan 2, tactics.

  2. A trick

    trick, subterfuge, finesse, ruse; see trick 1.

  3. Extensive practice in arms; plural

    sham battle, imitation war, exercises, war games, summer maneuvers; see also drill 3, exercise 1, parade 1. See syn. study at trick.

maneuver

v.

plot, scheme, machinate, intrigue, move, finesse, manage, contrive, design, devise, trick, cheat, conspire, shift, sham, proceed, angle for*, wangle into*; see also plan 1.

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