outargue

[ out-ahr-gyoo ]

verb (used with object)

, out·ar·gued, out·ar·gu·ing.

1. to outdo or defeat in arguing:

   That man could outargue the devil himself.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outargue¹

First recorded in 1740–50; out- + argue

Example Sentences

He finds he can outargue her, draw logical conclusions as she cannot.

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