outsmart

☆ out·smart (o̵ut′smärt′)

transitive verb

to overcome by cunning or cleverness; outwit

outsmart oneself

to have one's efforts at cunning or cleverness result in one's own disadvantage

outguess, outdo, get the better of; see deceive, defeat 1, trick.

Object

criminal: But you can outsmart most criminals by following the simple advice given in this booklet.
guy: It's up to Hondo and Jim to outsmart the bad guys and make sure that Alex is safely transported to a federal penitentiary.
competition: Whether it's loyalty cards or other initiatives, businesses try their best to outsmart the competition.
opponent: He has to dominate close to the rim and outsmart opponents.
dealer: Can you outsmart the dealer and come up with a cool 21?
enemy: Numerous examples indicate a willingness to outsmart an enemy through ruse and misinformation.

Modifying Another Word

easily: You can easily outsmart the car thief by following our guide to keeping it safe.
still: All of them were bold and heroic, but somehow the Queen still outsmarted them.

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