Outfox
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌaʊtˈfɒks/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Outfox is a verb meaning (transitive) To beat (someone) in a competition of wits with superior cleverness or cunning; to outsmart.
Meaning
(transitive) To beat (someone) in a competition of wits with superior cleverness or cunning; to outsmart.
Example Sentences
You can win games in two ways. You either outtalent and outmuscle your opponent because you have all the big, fast studs, or you outfox, outplot, and outmaneuver your opponent because you have a system that your opponents can't prepare for in one week.
Word Forms
- outfoxes
- outfoxing
- outfoxed
Synonyms for outfox
Depending on context, synonyms include outwit, outthink, outmaneuver, outguess, outslick, overreach.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outwit, outsmart, overreach, circumvent, beat, outfool.
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