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out·talk | \ ˌau̇t-ˈtȯk 
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\outtalked; outtalking; outtalks
Definition of outtalk
1 : to outdo or surpass in talking : to talk more than
He was kind of dull and he talked too much, though I guess I shouldn't say that, because I can outtalk anyone.— Annie Elizabeth Delaney
2 : to get the better of by talking
Don't let those swabs outtalk you!— Kenneth Roberts
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The first known use of outtalk was in 1614
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