Outwit
Outwit verb - To get the better of through cleverness.
Usage example: a plan to outwit their opponents at their own game
Trick is a synonym for outwit in deceive topic. In some cases you can use "Trick" instead a verb "Outwit", when it comes to topics like outsmart, confuse, gain advantage over.
Nearby Words: outwitted, outwitting
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Herr Doktor: Lawrence assumes the persona of an Austrian psychiatrist in his attempt to outwit Freddy and trick Janet.
Source: Film / Dirty Rotten Scoundrels -
What's really great is that he has to outwit his assassin twice - the assassin knows the old "use an arrow to hold your helmet up" trick.
Source: Concealment Equals Cover -
Instead, he uses his brains to outwit, trick and manipulate his enemies.
Source: Comic Book / John Constantine
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