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to outwrestle

1 7.9
To beat someone in a fight by using more strength, skill, or effort
  • verb
  • /aʊtˈrɛsəl/
translation icon : superar en lucha
  • You've got to out-gut them, out-tough them, outwrestle them.

Examples

  • Despite his smaller size, he managed to outwrestle his larger opponent in the championship match.

  • He wasn't scared of Koko because he could have easily outwrestled any gorilla; he was that badass.

    Blog text (11)
  • Slightly built, she could beat him in a footrace but couldn't outwrestle him.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Next, he was outwrestled for three rounds by Anthony "Rumble" Johnson.

    Blog text (1)
  • She was lean and lank, with wiry black hair, and could outwrestle just about anyone with her hairy arms.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • He wasn't scared of Koko because he could have easily outwrestled any gorilla; he was that badass.

    Blog text (11)
  • He outwrestled one of the UFC's finest wrestlers, dismantling Jon Fitch at UFC 87.

    Blog text (31)
  • Since that highlight-reel moment, Garza's been in a tailspin, getting dominated by Dustin Poirier and then completely outwrestled by Dennis Bermudez in consecutive bouts.

    Blog text (26)
  • She trained hard to outwrestle her rivals and secure a place on the national team.

  • During the tournament, he outwrestled multiple challengers, showcasing his superior technique and strength.

Synonyms

to beat out
vsto outwrestle
49 3.8

Defeat others in a contest to win a job or prize

implies a more physical, strength‑based advantage in the struggle
to knock out
vsto outwrestle
46 3.4

To remove someone or something from a competition by defeating them

describes winning by stronger skill and sustained effort in close contact
to sweep
vsto outwrestle
43 3.2

To win all games or contests in a competition

refers to single physical struggle victory by greater strength or skill
to overwhelm
vsto outwrestle
42 4.0

Defeat someone or something completely using greater force

focuses on beating someone specifically through stronger physical struggle
to whup
vsto outwrestle
  • Informal
33 8.6

To beat someone easily in a game or fight

is specific about winning through extra physical effort and technique
to outplay
vsto outwrestle
14 4.2

Do better than and beat an opponent in a game

applies this idea to a physical struggle requiring strength and extra effort
to trounce
vsto outwrestle
14 7.5

To beat an opponent by a large amount in a game or contest

implies winning by stronger skill and effort in a physical clash
to kick-ass
vsto outwrestle
  • Offensive
11 8.7

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

is similar but centers on physical struggle and effort rather than slang tone
to overmatch
vsto outwrestle
10 7.1

To be much weaker than an opponent in a fight or competition

relies on physical strength and extra effort in a close struggle
to thrash
vsto outwrestle
6 4.5

Beat someone completely in a game or contest

achieves victory by outdoing the opponent in a physical contest
to outcompete
vsto outwrestle
2 6.1

To do better than someone or something and win

is focused on beating someone specifically through physical strength and skill
to outfight
vsto outwrestle
1 7.2

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

wins through more strength, skill, or effort in a physical struggle
to smackdown
vsto outwrestle
  • Slang
8.4

To defeat someone completely in a contest or argument

is narrower, describing victory earned by physical strength and skill
to overbeat
vsto outwrestle
4.9

Defeat an opponent easily in a game or contest

involves active physical effort and superior technique in the struggle

Antonyms

1.0

Fail to win a game or contest

How Dominant

to outwrestle
1 7.9
to dominate
275 3.7
to overpower
33 3.8
grapple
3 6.7
wrestle
3 2.8

Surface Forms

outwrestle infinitive
outwrestled past participle
outwrestling present participle
outwrestles third person singular

Morphology

outwrestle = wrestle (transparent) = out + wrestle

The productive prefix 'out-' meaning 'to surpass' combines with the verb 'wrestle' to give the clear meaning 'to defeat by wrestling'.

Etymology

Outwrestle is made from the prefix out- (as in outdo) meaning 'more than' and wrestle meaning 'to struggle or fight', so it means to 'beat' someone in a struggle by being stronger, more skilled, or trying harder.