outguess
/aʊtˈɡɛs
/verb [with object]
Outwit (someone) by guessing correctly what they intend to do: a brilliant military commander outguesses the enemy...
- When I am double-crossed and outwitted by another competent player, I am somewhat peeved, probably dismayed at the appearance of my crumbling position on the board, and if anything mad at myself for not outguessing my opponent.
- She discovered a moment too late that the alien had outguessed her again, looping around the other way and leaving her badly out of position.
- He must've known this girl's style, because he outguessed her on every point.
