verb
- to gain a psychological advantage over someone; to outwit or outmaneuver by understanding or manipulating their mental state
Usage: informal; often used in competitive or sports contexts
Examples
- She tried to outpsych her opponent before the tennis match by making confident remarks.
- The coach warned his team not to let the opposing players outpsych them mentally.
- He outpsyched his rival by predicting every move in the chess game.
- The boxer attempted to outpsych his challenger with aggressive trash talk.
- Don't let them outpsych you—stay focused on your own performance.