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outwit

verb out·wit \ˌat-ˈwit\

: to defeat or trick (someone) by being more intelligent or clever

out·wit·tedout·wit·ting

Full Definition of OUTWIT

transitive verb
1
:  to get the better of by superior cleverness :  outsmart
2
archaic :  to surpass in wisdom
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First Known Use of OUTWIT

1643
OUTWIT Defined for Kids

outwit

verb out·wit \at-ˈwit\
out·wit·tedout·wit·ting

Definition of OUTWIT for Kids

:  outsmart

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