HyperDic: outsmart

English > 2 senses of the word outsmart:
VERBcompetitionoutsmart, outwit, overreach, outfox, beat, circumventbeat through cleverness and wit
competitionoutsmart, outmaneuver, outmanoeuvredefeat by more skillful maneuvering
outsmart > pronunciation
Soundsaw'tsmaa.rt
Rhymesapart ... upstart: 37 rhymes with aart...
English > outsmart: 2 senses > verb 1, competition
MeaningBeat through cleverness and wit.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
ModelSam cannot outsmart Sue
Synonymsoutwit, overreach, outfox, 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
English > outsmart: 2 senses > verb 2, competition
Meaningdefeat by more skillful maneuvering.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
ModelThe fighter managed to outsmart his opponent
Synonymsoutmaneuver, outmanoeuvre
NarroweroutgeneralSurpass in generalship
Broaderoutdo, outflank, trump, best, scoopget the better of
Spanishburlar, engañar
Catalanengalipar, enganyar, enredar

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