Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outwitted
verb
/aʊtˈwɪtɪd/
Definition
To defeat someone in a clever or cunning way.
Examples
- She outwitted her opponent with a brilliant strategy during the chess match.
- The thief outwitted the security system and escaped undetected.
- In the story, the clever fox outwitted the hunter.
Meaning
The term ‘outwitted’ refers to the act of using intellect to overcome or trick someone, often in situations that require strategic thinking.
Synonyms
- outsmarted
- outmaneuvered
- beaten
- fooled
- deceived
