"outguess" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: outguesses [present, singular, third-person], outguessing [participle, present], outguessed [participle, past], outguessed [past]
Etymology: From out- + guess. Etymology templates: {{af|en|out-|guess}} out- + guess Head templates: {{en-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. Tags: transitive Synonyms: outfox, outsmart, outwit

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Alternative forms

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