outsmart

out·smart

verb \ˌau̇t-ˈsmärt\

Definition of OUTSMART

transitive verb

: to get the better of; especially : outwit

Examples of OUTSMART

1. The government must gather large amounts of information in order to outsmart its enemies.
2. <an inexpensive security system that would likely be outsmarted by anyone with a serious interest in circumventing it>

First Known Use of OUTSMART

1924

Related to OUTSMART

Synonyms: fox, outfox, outmaneuver, outslick, outwit, outthink, overreach

Related Words: outguess, second-guess; baffle, balk, circumvent, foil, frustrate, thwart; cozen, deceive, dupe, fool, gull, trick; conquer, defeat, lick, overcome; bar, block, hinder, impede, obstruct

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Rhymes with OUTSMART

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