1. to defeat or get the better of someone by being more clever or cunning
Usage: past tense of outfox

Examples

• The detective was outfoxed by the clever thief who left no evidence.
• She outfoxed her opponents in the negotiation by anticipating their moves.
• The students thought they could cheat, but the teacher outfoxed them with a surprise quiz format.
• He outfoxed the competition by launching his product a week early.
• The chess master was outfoxed by a newcomer’s unexpected strategy.
• The company outfoxed its rivals by securing the exclusive contract first.