überlisten
Translation
to outwit, to outsmart, to trick
Examples
Der Fuchs überlistete den Jäger.
The fox outwitted the hunter.
Er versuchte, das Sicherheitssystem zu überlisten.
He tried to outsmart the security system.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to outwit, outsmart (sb.) The thief outwitted the police.
Similar Words
Synonyms: austricksen, täuschen
Etymology
über (over) + List (cunning/trick)
Memory Tips
Think of using a 'List' (trick) to get 'über' (over) on someone.