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outwit
verb out·wit \ˌau̇t-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
Rhymes with OUTWIT
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OUTWIT Defined for Kids
outwit
verb out·wit \au̇t-ˈwit\
out·wit·tedout·wit·ting
Definition of OUTWIT for Kids
: outsmart
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