outwit

outwit [autˈwit] vt. (outwitted; outwitting)

1. ■ 哄骗; 瞒住; 给...上当; 以智取胜

2. ■ [古]比...更有智慧

The thief outwitted the police and escaped. 小偷耍花招瞒过警察跑掉了。