Synonyms of outmatch

outmatch

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈmach 

as in to surpass

to be greater, better, or stronger than

believes Secretariat would outmatch any other horse in racing history

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outmatch

The incident also suggests that cybersecurity defenses designed to stop human hackers may be outmatched by AI agents capable of searching for vulnerabilities and acting at machine speed. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

In other words, even in the best-case scenarios for the future of Turkish and Iranian combat airpower, which are both on radically different trajectories, neither is likely to outmatch Israeli airpower for many more years to come. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The Thunder was outmatched by a Memphis team that features multiple second- and third-year pros who have played (or will play) significant minutes. — Latif Love, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

Throughout their interview, Maher seemed outmatched, with Vance talking circles around him. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 27 June 2026