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bat·tle of wits

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  1. battle of witsnoun

    a contest in which intelligence rather than violence is used

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  1. battle of wits

    A battle of wits refers to a situation where individuals or groups use their intellect and cunning, instead of physical force, to compete against each other and achieve a particular goal. This often involves strategic thinking, quick decision-making, manipulation, and clever tactics. It could occur in various contexts including in debates, negotiations, games like chess, business strategies or any scenario where mental ability is the primary tool used for competition.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of battle of wits in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of battle of wits in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of battle of wits in a Sentence

  1. William Shakespeare:

    I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you are unarmed

  2. T.R. Threston:

    When a battle of wits begins between two people, the smarter of the two will concede knowing that the other person is unable to see any point of view other than their own.


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