Synonyms & related words for outflank

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of outflank — including outmaneuver, outgeneral, outwit, outsmart, circumvent, outguess. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to outflank

Explore words related to outflank — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include outdo, outfox, flank, circumventive, outthink, sidestep, maneuver, outgun. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for outflank

Common synonyms for outflank include outmaneuver, outgeneral, outwit, outsmart, circumvent, outguess, outplay, evade — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does outflank come from?

The word outflank breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Old High German (via Old French flanc) origin: out-, from Old English ut (“beyond, so as to surpass”); and flank, from Old High German (via Old French flanc) hlanca (“side (of the body/army)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.