1. past tense of outmanipulate; to manipulate more skillfully or effectively than someone else; to gain an advantage over someone through superior manipulation or cunning
Usage: informal; typically used in competitive or adversarial contexts

Examples

• She outmanipulated her rival by spreading rumors that damaged his credibility.
• The experienced negotiator outmanipulated the younger executive in the contract talks.
• He felt he had been outmanipulated when he discovered the hidden clause in the agreement.
• The chess player outmanipulated his opponent through a series of psychological tactics.
• In the political debate, the incumbent outmanipulated the challenger with carefully crafted responses.
• The con artist outmanipulated the victim into handing over his savings.