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View synonyms for outguess

outguess

[ out-ges ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to anticipate correctly the actions or intentions of; outwit.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of outguess1

First recorded in 1910–15; out- + guess

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Example Sentences

I think it’s a fool’s game to try to outguess which way markets move.

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Forget trying to outguess the markets, I advised again and again.

He was always able to outguess me in a pinch and seemed to know by intuition what was coming.

The extra something consisted of a talent to out-think and outguess the quarry he was running.

If I know your enemies and all about them, I can certainly plan level and, maybe, occasionally outguess them.

Youll outguess those fellows, even if you have to favor your arm a little.

But just now he must depend on that nimble wit of his that had so often helped him to outguess an opponent.

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