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outwitting

/ˈaʊtwɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does outwitting mean?

verb

To deceive or evade someone by cleverness or cunning; to outsmart or outmaneuver someone.

Example

"The thief outwitted the security guard by hiding in a fake rock."

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