outgun

[ out-guhn ]

verb (used with object)

, out·gunned, out·gun·ning.

1. to exceed in firepower.
2. to outdo or overwhelm, as by superior forces:

   Local manufacturers have been outgunned by the overseas competition.

outgun

/ ˌaʊtˈɡʌn /

verb

1. to surpass in fire power
2. to surpass in shooting
3. informal.
   to surpass or excel

Word History and Origins

Origin of outgun¹

First recorded in 1685–95; out- + gun ¹

Example Sentences

Dubois is up against an improved Joshua who will outgun him in too many different departments.

From BBC

Russian troops, he added, “are able to outgun them with more ammunition and more artillery.”

From Seattle Times

But lacking air superiority and faced with formidable Russian defences, Kyiv's counter-offensive ground to a halt at the start of winter and there are fears that Russian forces could outgun Ukraine.

From BBC

Kyiv's counter-offensive ground to a halt at the start of winter and there are fears that the Russians could simply outgun Ukraine.

From BBC

Kyiv's counter-offensive ground to a halt at the start of winter and there are fears that the Russians could simply outgun Ukraine.

From BBC

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