outsmart

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A verb used to indicate the act of defeating or gaining an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning.

1. Outwit or outthinkB2informal

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

   Überlisten

   • The detective outsmarted the criminal by planting false evidence.
   • She outsmarted her opponent in the chess match with a brilliant move.
   • He tried to outsmart the system but got caught in the end.

   Synonymebeatbestcircumventdupefoolfoxoutfoxoutmaneuveroutwit

2. OutmaneuverB2informal

   To defeat someone by using more skillful tactics or strategy.

   Überlisten

   • The smaller army outsmarted the larger force by using guerrilla tactics.
   • In the negotiation, she outsmarted the other party by anticipating their demands.
   • He outsmarted his rivals in the business deal with a clever counteroffer.

   Synonymeoutfoxoutmaneuveroutplayoutwit