maneuvered

Definitions

Moved or manipulated something carefully, skillfully, or with difficulty.

Used clever or skillful tactics to achieve a desired goal or position.

Examples

The pilot skillfully maneuvered the plane through the turbulent storm clouds.

She maneuvered her way through the crowded room to reach the exit.

The chess player maneuvered his pieces carefully to trap his opponent's king.

Synonyms

steered navigated manipulated guided directed schemed contrived

Antonyms

blundered stumbled mishandled botched mismanaged neglected abandoned