outwit
verb
out·wit
ˌau̇t-ˈwit 
outwitted; outwitting
1
: to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
2
archaic
: to surpass in wisdom
Synonyms
Examples of outwit in a Sentence
The fox managed to outwit the hunter by hiding in a tree.
They thought they had outwitted the new teacher.
Recent Examples on the Web
Because of him the colonists outwitted and defeated the greatest empire on earth.
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
But in order to find the ultimate prize, Luffy will need to assemble the crew he’s always wanted before finding a ship to sail, searching every inch of the vast seas, outpacing the Marines, and outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 July 2024
Ever since, Yermak has tried to build the groundwork for a peace on Ukraine’s terms, racing to outwit Russia on the diplomatic front even as his country’s armed forces lost ground in the war.
—Simon Shuster/bürgenstock, TIME, 25 June 2024
While a change to outwit such bias is a damning reflection of hiring processes, White has encountered other (more positive) strategic decisions.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 22 June 2024
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
But in order to find the ultimate prize, Luffy will need to assemble the crew he’s always wanted before finding a ship to sail, searching every inch of the vast seas, outpacing the Marines, and outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 July 2024
Ever since, Yermak has tried to build the groundwork for a peace on Ukraine’s terms, racing to outwit Russia on the diplomatic front even as his country’s armed forces lost ground in the war.
—Simon Shuster/bürgenstock, TIME, 25 June 2024
While a change to outwit such bias is a damning reflection of hiring processes, White has encountered other (more positive) strategic decisions.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 22 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for outwit
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“Outwit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outwit. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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