outfox
gb/aʊtfˈɑks/ us/aʊtfˈɑks/
English
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Verb
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action
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Defeat someone by cleverness
To win against someone by thinking faster or being more clever.
Usage pattern:
outfox sb
Examples
- She managed to outfox her opponent in the debate.
- The smaller team outfoxed the champions with creative tactics.
Grammar
Dictionary form
outfox
IPA
GB/aʊtfˈɑks/
US/aʊtfˈɑks/
Syllables & stress
out - fox (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fox)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: outfox
- 3rd Person Singular: outfoxes
- Present Participle: outfoxing
- Past: outfoxed
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