Outstrength

//ˌaʊ̯tˈstɹɛŋ(k)θ// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To defeat in terms of strength. transitive

    "For the future the lessons are: we should make our plans independent of aid-at-pleasure; and we should plan, even at some expense of economic progress, for military development sufficient to outstrength neighbouring countries."

Example

More examples

"For the future the lessons are: we should make our plans independent of aid-at-pleasure; and we should plan, even at some expense of economic progress, for military development sufficient to outstrength neighbouring countries."

Etymology

From out- + strength.

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