outwit Synonyms
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.
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
outsmart, thwart, deceive, defeat, outfox, outmaneuver, fool, outthink, overcome, overreach
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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.
