HyperDic: outfox

English > 2 senses of the word outfox:
VERBcompetitionoutfoxoutdo someone in trickery
competitionoutfox, outwit, overreach, outsmart, beat, circumventbeat through cleverness and wit
outfox > pronunciation
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English > outfox: 2 senses > verb 1, competition
Meaningoutdo someone in trickery.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
ModelSam cannot outfox Sue
Broadersurpass, outstrip, outmatch, outgo, exceed, outdo, surmount, outperformBe or do something to a greater degree
English > outfox: 2 senses > verb 2, competition
MeaningBeat through cleverness and wit.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Example "She outfoxed her competitors"
Synonymsoutwit, overreach, outsmart, beat, circumvent
Broadersurpass, outstrip, outmatch, outgo, exceed, outdo, surmount, outperformBe or do something to a greater degree
Similar tobeat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquishCome out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Spanishburlar

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