outrance
9.9
To fight without giving up until the end
- noun
- /ˈaʊtrəns/
- Archaic
:
hasta el último extremo
- The debate escalated, with both sides arguing their positions to the outrance.
Examples
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In total wars, what is demanded is the offensive à outrance.
Academic text (1991) -
In negotiations, he fought to the outrance, refusing to concede any point.
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She was known for her ability to advocate for her beliefs with an outrance that left no room for compromise.
Antonyms
How Extreme
outrance
- Archaic
battle
∞
1.4
∞
1.4
fight
∞
1.0
∞
1.0
conflict
397
2.3
397
2.3
argument
617
2.3
617
2.3
disagreement
268
1.6
268
1.6
Surface Forms
Etymology
Outrance comes from an old French word outre, which means 'beyond' and is like the English out. So to fight with outrance is to go 'beyond' the usual limit and keep fighting until the very end.