outact

The lead actor managed to outact his co-star in the final scene.

Definition

Verb - To surpass in acting: "outact" means to perform better than another actor, especially in a dramatic role or on stage.

Usage Examples

• (She performed better than her colleague in the dramatic moment.)
• (No one can surpass his acting ability in that genre.)

Advanced Usage

• "to outact oneself": to perform beyond one's own previous level of skill.
  • The lead actor seemed to outact himself in the climactic monologue, delivering an unforgettable performance. (He performed better than he had ever done before.)

Variants and Related Words

• Outacting (present participle): the act of surpassing in performance.

  • Her outacting of the veteran star earned her a standing ovation. (Her superior performance received strong applause.)

• Outacted (past tense): having performed better than someone else.

  • The newcomer outacted the entire cast in the audition. (She performed better than everyone else.)

Synonyms

• Outperform: to do better than someone in a particular activity.
• Outshine: to be much better than someone, especially in a noticeable way.
• Surpass: to exceed or go beyond in skill or quality.
• Eclipse: to make someone seem less important or talented by comparison.

Related Idioms

• Steal the show: to be the most impressive or popular performer in a production.

  • Though she was a supporting actress, she stole the show and outacted the leads. (She became the most memorable performer, surpassing the main actors.)

• Outdo oneself: to perform better than one's previous efforts.

  • The director urged the cast to outdo themselves and outact any previous production. (He encouraged them to surpass their own past performances.)