outwit
verb (used with object)
to get the better of by superior ingenuity or cleverness; outsmart.
outwits
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present tense formof outwit (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"This is a self-reliant character who outwits those trying to exploit her with silent grit and steely determination. Momin slipped into this feminist folklore with quiet understanding."
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
He shot to fame in a popular television series, "Servant of the People", in which he played an honest school teacher who is elected president and outwits crooked lawmakers and shadowy businessmen.
From Reuters ● Jun. 1, 2022
Like “Figaro,” “La Scuola” is a lyrical comedy involving jealous lovers of various classes, including a countess who outwits her philandering count.
From The New Yorker ● May 27, 2019
The Doctor outwits enemies and is dedicated to maintaining cosmic equilibrium.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2018
She turned her head to look at Ash and added, “She even outwits the Fairy Queen.”
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
