Cunning
Cunning noun - Skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means.
Outwitting and cunning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Outwitting" instead a noun "Cunning".
Nearby Word: cunningly
Outwitting
Cunning and outwitting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cunning" instead a noun "Outwitting".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The imperfect clones of Desty Nova, even though most of them seem to be mentally handicapped, are able to cooperate and eventually prove themselves capable of outwitting the source material through low cunning and sacrifice, helping Ido and Kaos to bring him down.
Source: Phlebotinum Rebel
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