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outwit

1 of 1verb
/ˌaʊtˈwɪt/
Forms:outwits,outwitting,outwitted,outwitted
1

to defeat or surpass someone in a clever or cunning manner

C2transitive
  • The detective was able to outwit the criminal, solving the case and bringing the perpetrator to justice.
  • In the chess match, the grandmaster strategically outwitted their opponent, leading to a checkmate in just a few moves.
  • The spy managed to outwit the enemy agents, obtaining valuable information without being detected.
  • During the negotiation, the skilled diplomats outwitted their counterparts, securing favorable terms for their country.
  • The cunning fox was known to outwit the hunters, always managing to evade capture.
Synonyms:
beatoverreachcircumventoutfoxoutsmart