- present tense form of outwit (3rd person singular).
outwits
Example Sentences
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"This is a self-reliant character who outwits those trying to exploit her with silent grit and steely determination. Momin slipped into this feminist folklore with quiet understanding."
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
Still, Peter Falk’s formidable cigar-smoking detective serves as an inspiration for Elsbeth, with her intentionally disarming wardrobe, and how she outwits the murderer-of-the-week, played by a famous guest star.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2024
He shot to fame in a popular television series, "Servant of the People", in which he played an honest school teacher who is elected president and outwits crooked lawmakers and shadowy businessmen.
From Reuters ● Jun. 1, 2022
Like “Figaro,” “La Scuola” is a lyrical comedy involving jealous lovers of various classes, including a countess who outwits her philandering count.
From The New Yorker ● May 27, 2019
She turned her head to look at Ash and added, “She even outwits the Fairy Queen.”
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
