outmatch

verb

out·​match ˌau̇t-ˈmach 

outmatched; outmatching; outmatches

transitive verb

: to prove superior to : outdo

Synonyms of outmatch

• surpass
• exceed
• better
• top

Examples of outmatch in a Sentence

believes Secretariat would outmatch any other horse in racing history

Recent Examples on the Web

Those characterizations are intrinsic to the series, and Bridgerton won’t stray from them, but they’re creatively outmatched by Sophie’s commitment to advocating for the working class. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026

Though militarily outmatched, Tehran has leverage in its ability to disrupt energy markets and global trade from one of the world’s most strategically sensitive regions. —Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026

Everton were tactically and physically outmatched in the first half by a muscular, energetic Leeds side who created overloads out wide in particular. —Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026

Ambitions often vastly outmatched what was technically feasible or economically sustainable. —Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outmatch

• attach
• bycatch
• despatch
• detach
• dispatch
• mismatch
• nuthatch
• potlatch
• toothache
• bache
• batch
• brach