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outwit Synonyms

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• verb (Context 1)

To defeat, deceive, or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever, cunning, or resourceful.

Usage Example

"In classic fables, the small rabbit often manages to outsmart the much larger fox through quick thinking."

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outsmart
outfox
outmaneuver
outthink
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bamboozle
hoodwink
dupe
foil
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thwart
best

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Outwit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/outwit
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