outwit (Meaning)
outwit (v)
beat through cleverness and wit
outwit (v. t.)
To surpass in wisdom, esp. in cunning; to defeat or overreach by superior craft.
outwit (n.)
The faculty of acquiring wisdom by observation and experience, or the wisdom so acquired; -- opposed to inwit.
Synonyms & Antonyms of outwit
outwit Sentence Examples
- The cunning detective outwitted the thief by devising an ingenious plan.
- The seasoned politician outwitted his opponents in the election by exploiting their weaknesses.
- The wily negotiator outwitted the other party, securing highly favorable terms for his client.
- The clever student outwitted the teacher by providing a brilliant interpretation of a complex text.
- The resourceful soldier outwitted the enemy by employing an unconventional strategy.
- The resourceful inventor outwitted the competition by patenting a groundbreaking device.
- The cunning strategist outwitted his rival by predicting their every move.
- The skilled gambler outwitted the house by exploiting a subtle pattern in the dealer's behavior.
- The sly salesman outwitted the customer by offering them a deal that appeared irresistible but ultimately proved disadvantageous.
- The clever detective outwitted the master criminal, leading to his arrest and the resolution of the case.
FAQs About the word outwit
beat through cleverness and witTo surpass in wisdom, esp. in cunning; to defeat or overreach by superior craft., The faculty of acquiring wisdom by observation
outmaneuver, thwart, defeat, outthink,outsmart, outfox, fool, overcome, deceive, circumvent
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The cunning detective outwitted the thief by devising an ingenious plan.
The seasoned politician outwitted his opponents in the election by exploiting their weaknesses.
The wily negotiator outwitted the other party, securing highly favorable terms for his client.
The clever student outwitted the teacher by providing a brilliant interpretation of a complex text.
