outwit

verb

out·wit | \ ˌau̇t-ˈwit

outwitted; outwitting

Definition of outwit

transitive verb

1 : to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart

2 archaic : to surpass in wisdom

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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.

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Giorgio Chiellini - Renowned around the world as one of the finest centre-backs, there are few players that can outmuscle and outwit Chiellini. — SI.com, "Claudio Ranieri: The Tinkerman's All Time Best XI," 12 June 2019 Grace is a street-smart, sarcastic smoker who has to outwit, outplay and outlast a bunch of privileged buffoons obsessed with status. — Katie Walsh, Detroit Free Press, "‘Ready or Not’ is too snarky to be scary," 19 Aug. 2019 Here too success often depends on the ability to outwit others. — The Economist, "Lots of investors bet on “factors”, such as size, value and momentum," 18 July 2019 Third, work with regulators rather than try to outwit or overwhelm them. — The Economist, "What Microsoft’s revival can teach other tech companies," 25 July 2019 Max was having little success trying to outwit the walleye, perch, bass and trout when a friendly, young man named Tyler stepped up to help. — Wendy Pramik, USA TODAY, "Historic chautauquas are gaining steam. Take a tour of Lakeside Chautauqua in Ohio," 25 July 2019 To no one’s surprise, the trio outwits the Yeti guards and Stenk and Piggot-Dunceby, leaving Sir Lionel free to set off on a new adventure, with Mr. Link playing a sort of Dr. Watson to his Sherlock Holmes. — Charles Solomon, Los Angeles Times, "Review: ‘Missing Link’ fails to live up to Laika’s previous animated efforts," 11 Apr. 2019 Luckily, there’s never been a better time to outwit genetics. — Monica Corcoran Harel, Marie Claire, "What Is Cosmetic Tattooing? Read This Before You Get One," 29 Mar. 2019 Minutes later, Bonaventura played in a dangerous low cross after outwitting Cuadrado on the left. — SI.com, "Juventus Blows Away AC Milan in Second Half to Win 4th Straight Coppa Italia," 9 May 2018

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