outfox

/aʊtˈfɑks/
verb
  1. To defeat or trick someone by being more clever or cunning.
    • The little mouse outfoxed the cat by hiding in a tiny hole.
    • The detective outfoxed the criminal by predicting his next move.
    • In chess, you need to outfox your opponent to win.
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