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单词 outfox
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outfox

verb

out·​fox ˌau̇t-ˈfäks How to pronounce outfox (audio)
outfoxed; outfoxing; outfoxes

transitive verb

: outsmart

Synonyms

  • fox
  • outmaneuver
  • outslick
  • outsmart
  • outthink
  • outwit
  • overreach
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Example Sentences

the prisoners outfoxed the guards by tunneling beneath the prison walls
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Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

outfox

verb

as in to outwit
to get the better of through cleverness the prisoners outfoxed the guards by tunneling beneath the prison walls

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • outwit
  • outsmart
  • outmaneuver
  • thwart
  • deceive
  • defeat
  • outthink
  • overcome
  • fool
  • fox
  • circumvent
  • trick
  • outslick
  • outguess
  • overreach
  • frustrate
  • foil
  • dupe
  • baffle
  • impede
  • hinder
  • balk
  • gull
  • conquer
  • cozen
  • obstruct
  • second-guess
  • lick
  • block
  • bar
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