outfox
[ out-foks ]
verb (used with object)
to outwit; outsmart; outmaneuver: Politics is often the art of knowing how to outfox the opposition.
Origin of outfox
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How to use outfox in a sentence
It’s not outfoxing, it’s pitting corruption against integrity.
Politics Report: About That SANDAG Seat | Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts | January 30, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoSo Chalabi turned on the agency, outfoxed it, and found stronger political allies in Congress, think tanks, and the media.
Must-Reads: ‘The Last Nude,’ ‘Arrows of the Night,’ and ‘The Fallback Plan’ | Bruce Riedel, Lauren Elkin, Drew Nellins | January 24, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST"I can write a letter and sign it," said Jimmy, explaining how he had outfoxed the ticket seller.
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British Dictionary definitions for outfox
outfox
/ (ˌaʊtˈfɒks) /
verb
(tr) to surpass in guile or cunning
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