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outwit

verb

/aʊtˈwɪt/

Meaning

to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning

The fox managed to outwit the hunters.

outwit the competition

outsmart, deceive, trick, fool, outmaneuver

yield, surrender, lose

outwit an opponent, outwit the police, outwit the system, outwit rivals

To make less severe, serious, or painful; alleviate.

to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something

To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.

to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way

To make a process faster or easier.

to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate