What is another word for outwits?
Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtwˈɪts] (IPA) 
Outwits is a verb that means to gain an advantage over someone through cleverness or deception. There are several synonyms for outwits such as outsmart, outmaneuver, outthink, or outfox. Outsmart implies using intelligence to defeat an opponent. Outmaneuver is used to describe getting the best of someone through strategic positioning. Outthink means to use reasoning and cognitive ability to outdo someone. Outfox, on the other hand, implies using cunning and craftiness to deceive someone. All of these synonyms carry similar connotations of using mental prowess to gain an advantage in a situation.
