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outwitting

noun as in one-upmanship

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The combined efforts of Adam, Barbara and Lydia are crucial to outwitting his schemes.

From Salon

Blackburn were eager not to become a plotline in future 'Welcome to Wrexham' episodes and quickly took control of the game, outwitting their opponents with slick passing and sharp movement to create several chances.

From BBC

Bletchley Park’s most famous feat was outwitting Germany’s Enigma encryption machine, which produced a constantly changing cipher and was widely considered unbreakable.

More than once, Herbert had escaped serious injury by outwitting or outrunning his attackers.

Like a great action hero, she endures physical trials while outwitting her adversaries.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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