outflanked Synonyms

outflanked Meaning

outflanked

get around, circumvent, to get around the flank of (an opposing force), to get around the side of (a military formation)

outflanked Sentence Examples

  1. The enemy forces were outflanked and forced to retreat.
  2. The cavalry skillfully outflanked the infantry, catching them unaware.
  3. The opposing army was outflanked from both sides, leaving them with no escape route.
  4. The general's brilliant strategy resulted in the enemy being outflanked and defeated.
  5. The outflanked troops were caught in a crossfire, unable to defend themselves effectively.
  6. The army's weak flank was exploited by the enemy, who swiftly outflanked and routed them.
  7. The outflanked position put the soldiers in a precarious situation, making them vulnerable to attack.
  8. Despite their valiant efforts, the regiment was outflanked and forced into surrender.
  9. The battle turned decisively in our favor when we successfully outflanked the enemy's strongest battalion.
  10. The outflanked enemy division was left isolated and cut off from reinforcements, leading to its eventual defeat.

FAQs About the word outflanked

get around, circumvent, to get around the flank of (an opposing force), to get around the side of (a military formation)

avoided, evaded, shook, eschewed, dodged, escaped, circumvented, ducked, eluded, bypassed

complied (with), kept, followed,observed, obeyed, welcomed, sought, accepted, embraced,pursued

The enemy forces were outflanked and forced to retreat.

The cavalry skillfully outflanked the infantry, catching them unaware.

The opposing army was outflanked from both sides, leaving them with no escape route.

The general's brilliant strategy resulted in the enemy being outflanked and defeated.