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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOutwit
/ˌaʊtˈwɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To defeat or overcome someone by cleverness, cunning, or superior strategy.
"The clever detective managed to outwit the cunning thief at every turn." - 2
To trick or deceive someone by being more intelligent or resourceful.
"Experienced negotiators know how to outwit their opponents during high-stakes discussions."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the English prefix 'out-' (meaning to surpass or excel) and the verb 'wit' (derived from Old English witan, meaning to know or understand). First recorded in the late 16th century, the term initially meant to surpass someone in wisdom or cleverness before settling into its modern tactical sense.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Outwit" is said worldwide
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surpasser en ruse
Transliteration: syr-pa-se ɑ̃ ryz
"Il a réussi à surprendre et surpasser en ruse son adversaire."
überlisten
Transliteration: ˈyːbɐˌlɪstn̩
"Sie versuchte, ihren Gegner mit geschickten Taktiken zu überlisten."
raggirare
Transliteration: raddʒiˈrare
"L'abile truffatore è riuscito a raggirare tutti gli investitori."
superar en astucia
Transliteration: supeˈɾaɾ en asˈtusja
"El detective logró superar en astucia al criminal más buscado."
enganar com astúcia
Transliteration: ẽɡɐˈnaɾ kõ asˈtusjɐ
"Ele conseguiu enganar com astúcia seus concorrentes no mercado."
बुद्धि से मात देना
Transliteration: buddhi se maat dena
"चालबाज नेता ने अपने प्रतिद्वंदियों को बुद्धि से मात दे दी।"
智胜
Transliteration: zhìshèng
"经验丰富的棋手总能在关键时刻智胜对手。"
재치로 이기다
Transliteration: jae-chi-ro i-gi-da
"그는 뛰어난 전략으로 상대방을 재치로 이겼다."
出し抜く
Transliteration: dashinuku
"彼は巧妙な策略でライバル社を出し抜いた。"
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