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outwit

[ out-wit ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, out·wit·ted, out·wit·ting.

to get the better of by superior ingenuity or cleverness; outsmart:
to outwit a dangerous opponent.
Synonyms: finesse, outthink, outmaneuver, outfox, outguess
Archaic. to surpass in wisdom or knowledge.

outwit

/ ˌaʊtˈwɪt /

Origin of outwit¹

First recorded in 1645–55; out- + wit ¹

How has Jill Abramson managed to so far outwit her former boss, the New York Times publisher Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr.?

Will a sage coach like John Calipari be able to outwit a relative newcomer in Kevin Ollie, he of a mere two seasons on the job?

Doris Lessing invented Jane Somers to outwit indifferent publishers.

Here was a woman's revenge, to bait, to charm, to spurn; and then to outwit him!

Peachum then intends to outwit me in this Affair; but Ill be even with him.

Something must be done, and quickly, Tharn realized, were he to outwit those whose feet were even now pounding on the stairs.

The Princess saw that her only hope was to outwit the fox, and she immediately thought of a plan to gain her end.

I think they are going to attempt to take us by surprise, but by the aid of the Prophet we will outwit them.

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