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

Overall, Nakase outmatched DeMarco throughout the regular-season sweep. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

Even Iran has successfully used new technologies to effectively close the Strait of Hormuz this year, despite being completely outmatched by American military power. — Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

China’s consistently weak domestic demand has long been outmatched by the country’s vast manufacturing capacity, leading firms to expand aggressively in — and grow increasingly dependent on — overseas markets to drive growth. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Five days earlier, Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike’s victory in the opening team time trial had suggested the Dutch squad may have the ability to match UAE — in Pogačar’s two Tour defeats, his team was comprehensively outmatched. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026