to outbox

Examples

• All

• He was completely outboxing cleverly before he ran out of steam and showed no stamina issues.

  Blog text (34)

• Jimmy Reeves has outboxed him...

  Raging Bull (1980)

• Though I think he will be outboxed one day when he meets a top boxer.

  Blog text (34)

• It was this pressure offense that was missing from Chavez and allowed Martinez to completely outbox him.

  Blog text (22)

• With quick reflexes and precise punches, he outboxed the reigning champion to claim the title.

• Throughout the fight, his strategy was clear: he outboxed his competitor, staying one step ahead at every turn.

Synonyms

B

to beat out

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49 3.8

Defeat others in a contest to win a job or prize

implies clear superiority in boxing skill rather than a narrow edge

O

to outplay

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14 4.2

Do better than and beat an opponent in a game

applies to boxing specifically, focusing on technique and speed not general play

K

to kick-ass

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• Offensive

11 8.7

To beat someone by a large amount in a contest or game

focuses on skilled boxing technique and speed rather than sheer force

O

to outfight

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1 7.2

To beat someone in a fight by being stronger or more skilled

is specific to boxing, stressing technique and speed

O

to outpoint

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• Jargon

1 7.4

To score more points than an opponent, for example in boxing

emphasizes beating an opponent by skill and speed rather than judges' marks

O

to outhit

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5.6

To hit someone more times than another person in a fight

focuses on superior technique and speed rather than just strike count

How Skillful

to dominate

275 3.7

to outbox

1 8.0

to outpoint

• Jargon

1 7.4

to win

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

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Etymology