outguess

See also: out-guess

English

Etymology

From out- +‎ guess.

Verb

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

1. (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

• outfox, outsmart, outwit

Translations

outsmart — see outsmart