outfox

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To outwit, deceive, or defeat someone by being more clever or cunning.

1. Outsmart or outwitB2informal

   To defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning.

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   • The detective outfoxed the criminal by planting a false clue.
   • She outfoxed her opponents in the debate with sharp logic.
   • The fox outfoxed the hunters by doubling back through the forest.

   Synonymebafflebewildercircumventconfoundfoiloutmaneuveroutplayoutsmartoutwitthwart

2. Beat through clevernessB2informal

   To overcome a challenge or opponent using superior intelligence or trickery.

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   • The small startup outfoxed the giant corporation with a brilliant marketing strategy.
   • He outfoxed the system by finding a loophole in the rules.
   • They outfoxed the competition by launching their product first.

   Synonymebafflecircumventdupefoilhoodwinkoutmaneuveroutplayoutsmartoutwitthwarttrick