English Explanatory Dictionary

outwit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To get the better of; to outsmart, to beat in a competition of wits.

Pronunciation

/aʊtˈwɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-outwit.wav

Word forms

outwit outwits outwitting outwitted

Etymology

From out- + wit.

Synonyms

outfox outguess outsmart overreach

Derived words

outwittal outwitter
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