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

To say that Cucurella was pleased, when the Spanish side outwitted the French in the semifinal, would be an understatement. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

For Deschamps and Stephan, there was no shortage of blame after Spain’s Luis de la Fuente outwitted the French coaching staff for the third time, following wins at the 2024 European Championship and last year’s Nations League semi-final. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Towering over the town is another, much bigger, Venetian fort, the Palamidhi (named after Palamedes, Nafplio’s legendarily clever local hero, who outwitted Odysseus and, well, didn’t live long enough to regret it). — Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026

Twenty-six years ago, students treated a visit by then-President Bill Clinton as a challenge, and outwitted the Secret Service by secretly rigging a banner to unfurl at an inopportune moment. — Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026

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