outwit
verb
out·wit
ˌau̇t-ˈwit 
outwitted; outwitting
1
: to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
2
archaic
: to surpass in wisdom
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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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Their ultimate goal is to outwit, outplay, and outlast.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
Stephanie and Emily take advantage of this connection to outwit Charity.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 2 May 2025
The old lad won the 2025 Masters in the most patent way possible, by outwitting an army of demons and finally meeting his place in history.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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 23 May. 2025.
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