outwit
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Definition of outwit
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Synonyms for outwit
Synonyms
fox, outfox, outmaneuver, outslick, outsmart, outthink, overreach
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Giorgio Chiellini - Renowned around the world as one of the finest centre-backs, there are few players that can outmuscle and outwit Chiellini. — SI.com, "Claudio Ranieri: The Tinkerman's All Time Best XI," 12 June 2019 Grace is a street-smart, sarcastic smoker who has to outwit, outplay and outlast a bunch of privileged buffoons obsessed with status. — Katie Walsh, Detroit Free Press, "‘Ready or Not’ is too snarky to be scary," 19 Aug. 2019 Here too success often depends on the ability to outwit others. — The Economist, "Lots of investors bet on “factors”, such as size, value and momentum," 18 July 2019 Third, work with regulators rather than try to outwit or overwhelm them. — The Economist, "What Microsoft’s revival can teach other tech companies," 25 July 2019 Max was having little success trying to outwit the walleye, perch, bass and trout when a friendly, young man named Tyler stepped up to help. — Wendy Pramik, USA TODAY, "Historic chautauquas are gaining steam. Take a tour of Lakeside Chautauqua in Ohio," 25 July 2019 To no one’s surprise, the trio outwits the Yeti guards and Stenk and Piggot-Dunceby, leaving Sir Lionel free to set off on a new adventure, with Mr. Link playing a sort of Dr. Watson to his Sherlock Holmes. — Charles Solomon, Los Angeles Times, "Review: ‘Missing Link’ fails to live up to Laika’s previous animated efforts," 11 Apr. 2019 Luckily, there’s never been a better time to outwit genetics. — Monica Corcoran Harel, Marie Claire, "What Is Cosmetic Tattooing? Read This Before You Get One," 29 Mar. 2019 Minutes later, Bonaventura played in a dangerous low cross after outwitting Cuadrado on the left. — SI.com, "Juventus Blows Away AC Milan in Second Half to Win 4th Straight Coppa Italia," 9 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'outwit.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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