To surpass in wisdom, esp. in cunning.

To defeat or gain an advantage over by superior craft or cunning stratagems; as, the thief outwitted his pursuers and left the country undetected.

The faculty of acquiring wisdom by observation and experience, or the wisdom so acquired; -- opposed to inwit.

beat through cleverness and wit; "I beat the traffic"; "She outfoxed her competitors"

(verb) To get the better of by superior cleverness.