outbalance

[ out-bal-uhns ]

verb (used with object)

, out·bal·anced, out·bal·anc·ing.

1. to outweigh.

outbalance

/ ˌaʊtˈbæləns /

verb

1. another word for outweigh

Word History and Origins

Origin of outbalance¹

First recorded in 1635–45; out- + balance

Example Sentences

“If it really is much more transmissible, just the quantity alone of people getting infected could outbalance the positive nature of it being less severe,” he added.

From Seattle Times

“Temporarily narrowing restrictions on the size of mass gatherings, including for religious services, does not outbalance the health and well-being of Nevada citizens,” they said in their most recent filings in the 9th Circuit.

From Washington Times

“Temporarily narrowing restrictions on the size of mass gatherings, including for religious services, does not outbalance the health and well-being of Nevada citizens,” it said.

From Washington Times

But “temporary, narrowing restrictions on the size of mass gatherings, including for religious services, do not outbalance the health and well-being of all Nevada citizens,” Newby said.

From Washington Times

But women will do so again and again; so it must be concluded that they believe the pleasure to outbalance the pain; and so it is clearly the woman who has the better share in the enjoyment.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• cancel out
• counterbalance
• eclipse
• exceed
• offset
• overcome
• overshadow
• prevail
• surpass