outmuscle

[ out-muhs-uhl ]

verb (used with object)

, out·mus·cled, out·mus·cling.

1. to get the better of or dominate by virtue of superior strength or force.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outmuscle¹

out- + muscle

Example Sentences

England's forwards continued to outmuscle the French pack after the interval and Arthur Green picked up from the base of the scrum to score their second try.

From BBC

How exactly Mr. Prigozhin had planned to outmuscle Russia’s sprawling security services wasn’t clear.

From New York Times

Unlike goliath birdeaters, the much smaller noble false widow spider can’t outmuscle its prey.

From Scientific American

Farm interests tend to outmuscle fish interests.

From Los Angeles Times

He can dunk, rebound, block shots, make three-pointers plus outmuscle and overpower opponents.

From Los Angeles Times