finessing

VERB

maneuver, manipulate

Synonyms

STRONG

angle bluff exploit jockey play rig wangle

WEAK

beguile finagle operate play games pull strings pull wires

Antonyms

WEAK

bobble mishandle

Example Sentences

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Finessing the language on esoteric financial documents that may never be read by another soul.

From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Finessing the challenges will require not just one but a series of miracles.

From Forbes • Jun. 8, 2014

Finessing on Partner's Lead When the dummy holds no honour, it is not good play to "finesse against your partner."

From Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play with Illustrative Hands and the Club Code of Bridge Laws by Elwell, J.B. (Joseph Bowne)