outact

[ out-akt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to outdo in acting. acting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outact¹

First recorded in 1635–45; out- + act

Example Sentences

Could credulity in the public mind enable untrained children to outact jugglers, tumblers, and most efficient dissemblers and tricksters of various kinds in their special vocations?

From Project Gutenberg

The ability to outact by a factor of 10 to 1 everyone else in the movie!

From The Guardian

O, I faint; Devils, come claim your right, and when I am Confin'd within your kingdom, then shall I Outact you all in perfect villany.

From Project Gutenberg