outwit

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A verb used to indicate the act of defeating or gaining an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning.

1. Outsmart or outmaneuverB2formal

   To defeat or gain an advantage over someone by using superior intelligence, cleverness, or cunning.

   Überlisten

   • The detective managed to outwit the criminal by setting a clever trap.
   • In the chess match, she outwitted her opponent with an unexpected move.
   • The fox outwitted the hunters by doubling back through the forest.

   Synonymebeatcircumventdeceivefoilget the better ofoutfoxoutmaneuveroutsmarttrick