outguess

See also: out-guess

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Etymology edit

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outguess (third-person singular simple present outguesses, present participle outguessing, simple past and past participle outguessed)

(transitive) to beat through accurate anticipation of someone's plans and actions.
- Naomi Novik, His Majesty's Dragon
  "Trying to out-guess Bonaparte; the thought makes my blood run cold."

Synonyms edit

outfox, outsmart, outwit

Translations edit

outsmart — see outsmart