outguessed

verb

Definition of outguessednext
past tense of outguess
as in outsmarted

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  1. thwarted
  2. frustrated
  3. balked
  4. deceived
Verb
  • For Putin, that sinking feeling Alongside being thwarted in its ability to disrupt Ukrainian exports, Russia has also come under direct naval attack from Ukraine.
    Colin Flint, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The attack was largely thwarted by Israel’s missile defenses, but Israel has vowed to retaliate.
    Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of thwarted
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  • Big Deal Almost 90% of consumers are frustrated with rising prices across categories including groceries, gas, and restaurants, according to a new report from marketing and printing company RR Donnelley.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Occasionally the game has frustrated her.
    Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • Following the commercial failure of Dune in 1984, which Lynch felt was compromised by studio interference, the director set out to film Blue Velvet, the screenplay for which existed for years and was balked at by major studios for its graphic content.
    Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Shoppers have balked at downsized chips, cookies, paper towels and other products, widely known as shrinkflation, and turned to cheaper options or stopped buying altogether.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of balked
Verb
  • Durin the Elder, faced with this dread nightmare, realizes he’s been deceived and takes off the Ring.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Honestly describing the role of AI builds trust and prevents the audience from feeling deceived.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of deceived
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