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verb over·match \ˌō-vər-ˈmach\

Definition of overmatch

  1. transitive verb

  2. 1 :  to be more than a match for :  defeat

  3. 2 :  to match with a superior opponent

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Examples of overmatch in a Sentence

  1. an indomitable spirit that no amount of adversity could overmatch

First Known Use of overmatch

14th century

overmatch Synonyms

Synonyms
best, conquer, defeat, dispatch, do down [British], get, get around, lick, master, overbear, overcome, beat, prevail (over), skunk, stop, subdue, surmount, take, trim, triumph (over), upend, win (against), worst
Antonyms
lose (to)
Related Words
sweep; edge (out), nose out, pip [British]; annihilate, blow away, blow out, bomb, break, bury, clobber, cream, crush, drub, finish, flatten, overwhelm, rout, shellac, skin, slaughter, smoke [slang], snow under, thrash, trounce, upset, wallop, wax [slang], whip; cap, excel, flourish, score, succeed; knock off, knock over, overpower, overthrow, subjugate, unseat, vanquish; ace (out), better, eclipse, exceed, excel, outdistance, outdo, outfight, outshine, outstrip, overtop, surpass, top, transcend
Near Antonyms
fall, give up, go down, go under; collapse, fail, flop, flunk, fold, wash out

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