Outplay (Verb)
Meaning
Excel or defeat in a game; "The Knicks outplayed the Lakers".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- Australia outplayed their opponents in the semi-finals of the hockey tournament.
- Manchester City outplayed their local rivals in the recent football match.
- The young challenger outplayed the chess grandmaster in the championship game.
- Brazil outplayed Spain in the group stage of the World Cup soccer tournament.
- The home team outplayed their opponents in every aspect of the basketball game.