Synonyms of outwitted

outwitted

verb

past tense of outwit

as in defeated

to get the better of through cleverness

a plan to outwit their opponents at their own game

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defeated
• outsmarted
• deceived
• thwarted
• outmaneuvered
• fooled
• outfoxed
• overcame
• overreached
• outthought
• foxed
• circumvented
• tricked
• outslicked
• frustrated
• baffled
• foiled
• duped
• balked
• gulled
• conquered
• hindered
• impeded
• outguessed
• licked
• blocked
• second-guessed
• obstructed
• cozened
• barred

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outwitted

The Rams, seeded 11th, caused an average of 22 turnovers per game with its full-court trapping defense and outwitted everyone in their run from First Four to Final Four. —Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026

Probst, who grew up in the Seattle area and started his career here, is synonymous with the show that’s outlasted (and outwitted, and outplayed) any TV counterpart. —Paige Cornwell, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026

Maduro has in any case outwitted dozens of attempts to depose him over the years. —Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025

Though Penn State had a key injury with linebacker Tony Rojas sidelined, Knowles was also outwitted by Neuheisel, who only took over the role for the Bruins earlier this week. —Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025