Synonyms of outclass

outclass

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈklas 

as in to surpass

to be greater, better, or stronger than

a tennis player who outclassed the competition, breezing through the tournament without losing a set

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpass
• exceed
• better
• eclipse
• top
• outshine
• beat
• outdo
• excel
• outstrip
• outdistance
• transcend
• outmatch
• outgun
• overcome
• overtop
• defeat
• outpace
• master
• overshadow
• tower (over)
• outperform
• outrun
• best
• one-up
• go one better
• worst
• outweigh
• run circles around
• subdue
• conquer
• outcompete
• trounce
• surmount
• clobber
• win (against)
• outrace
• triumph (over)
• trump
• prevail (over)
• rout
• crush
• lick
• shame
• overmatch
• thrash
• trim
• whip
• drub
• overbear
• overpass
• wallop
• outbalance
• skunk

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outclass

France’s midfield was smothered, outpassed and outclassed by Rodri, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Olmo. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Not many would have predicted a shutout for France before this semifinal encounter but, in truth, Didier Deschamps’ team was outshone and outclassed by a far superior opponent. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

While the 4-1 score was a bit jarring, no one should have been surprised for the USMNT to get outclassed by the Belgians. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 8 July 2026

And outclass the Americans is exactly what Belgium did, controlling the midfield, neutralizing their press and forcing horrendous errors. — Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026