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outsmart vs outflank

outflank vs outsmart

outsmart and outflank both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outsmart No No Yes No
outflank No No Yes No
As verbs, outflank is a hypernym of outsmart; that is, outflank is a word with a broader meaning than outsmart:
  • outsmart: defeat by more skillful maneuvering
  • outflank: get the better of
Other hypernyms of outsmart include best, outdo, scoop, trump.
outsmart (verb) outflank (verb)
beat through cleverness and wit get the better of
defeat by more skillful maneuvering go around the flank of (an opposing army)
Difference between outsmart and outflank

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