outgun
verb
out·gun
ˌau̇t-ˈgən 
outgunned; outgunning; outguns
: to surpass in firepower
broadly
: outdo
Synonyms
Examples of outgun in a Sentence
a marketing firm whose innovative ad campaigns have consistently outgunned its rivals'
Recent Examples on the Web
The Hurricanes can outrun and outgun anyone in their path, and it’s been fun to watch.
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Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
The Russians are expected to continue to outgun the Ukrainian military, launching tens of thousands of rounds of artillery each day in addition to salvos of missiles and other munitions, according to Western intelligence assessments.
—Dan Lamothe and Karen Deyoung, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Dec. 2022
Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
The Russians are expected to continue to outgun the Ukrainian military, launching tens of thousands of rounds of artillery each day in addition to salvos of missiles and other munitions, according to Western intelligence assessments.
—Dan Lamothe and Karen Deyoung, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Dec. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1694, in the meaning defined above
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“Outgun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outgun. Accessed 22 Sep. 2023.
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