outwit

verb
UK: /ˌaʊtˈwɪt/
US: /ˌaʊtˈwɪt/

  1. To get an advantage over someone by being more clever.

    1. She tried to outwit him, but he was too smart.
    2. The fox thought he could outwit the farmer, but the farmer was ready for him.

  2. To defeat someone or something by using your intelligence.

    1. The lawyer tried to outwit the judge.
    2. Sometimes you have to outwit your opponents to achieve your goals.

Synonyms

outsmart trick deceive fool beat overcome

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "outwit" in English means: To get an advantage over someone by being more clever., To defeat someone or something by using your intelligence..

The phonetic transcription of "outwit" is /ˌaʊtˈwɪt/ in British English and /ˌaʊtˈwɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "outwit": outsmart, trick, deceive, fool, beat, overcome.

Example usage of "outwit": "She tried to outwit him, but he was too smart.". More examples on the page.