Definition

1. Verb:
   • To defeat in a fight or battle by fighting more skillfully, effectively, or with greater strength.
   • To get the better of an opponent in combat or a conflict.

Examples of Usage

• Verb:
  • The smaller, more agile boxer managed to outfight his heavier opponent.
  • Historically, the defenders outfought the invaders despite being outnumbered.
  • Our team's strategy was to outfight them in the midfield.

Advanced Usage

• "to outfought": The simple past and past participle form of the verb.
  • They outfought every challenger to become the undisputed champions.

Variants and Related Words

• Outfighting (gerund/noun): The act of fighting better than an opponent.
  • Their outfighting in the early rounds secured their victory.

Synonyms

• Outdo (in fighting)
• Outmatch (in combat)
• Defeat
• Overpower
• Vanquish

Related Phrases

• To fight off: To resist or repel an attack, which is a component of outfighting.
  • They had to fight off multiple assaults before they could begin to outfight the enemy.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "outfight" specifically implies a direct physical or strategic contest where superior fighting ability leads to victory. It is not typically used for non-physical competitions (e.g., business, debates) unless metaphorically extending the concept of combat.
• It is a transitive verb and requires a direct object (the opponent that is defeated).

Verb

1. to fight better than; get the better of
   • the Rangers outfought the Maple Leafs
   • The French forces outfought the Germans