Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outfox
verb
/aʊtˈfɒks/
Definition
To defeat or outwit someone by using cleverness or intelligence.
Examples
- She managed to outfox her competitors by anticipating their moves.
- With a clever strategy, he was able to outfox his opponents in the debate.
- He outfoxed the hunters by staying one step ahead of them in the forest.
Meaning
The act of being more cunning or clever than someone else, especially in a situation where strategy or intelligence is required.
Synonyms
- outsmart
- outwit
- trick
- cozen
- fool
