Outfox (verb)

To outsmart or outmaneuver someone, especially through trickery or cunning.

Origin:

Early 17th century, from out- + fox.

Examples:

1. He outfoxed his opponent by using a clever strategy.
2. She outfoxed the thief by hiding her valuables.
3. The company outfoxed its competitors by releasing the product ahead of schedule.
4. The detective outfoxed the criminal by pretending to be someone else.
5. The politician outfoxed his opponents by changing his position on the issue.