outwitted

verb

Definition of outwittednext
past tense of outwit
as in defeated
to get the better of through cleverness a plan to outwit their opponents at their own game

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outwitted
  1. deceived
  2. thwarted
  3. fooled
Verb
  • Durin the Elder, faced with this dread nightmare, realizes he’s been deceived and takes off the Ring.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • With scams falsely promising high returns and low risk, fraudsters deceived high-net-worth individuals into making investments.
    Frank Teruel, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of deceived
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  • For Putin, that sinking feeling Alongside being thwarted in its ability to disrupt Ukrainian exports, Russia has also come under direct naval attack from Ukraine.
    Colin Flint, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The attack was largely thwarted by Israel’s missile defenses, but Israel has vowed to retaliate.
    Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of thwarted
Verb
  • The only surprise is that Adar was so easily fooled and then stabbed to death.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Don't be fooled — Charli xcx and George Daniel haven't walked down the aisle just yet.
    Hedy Phillips, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of fooled
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