outplay

/aʊtˈpleɪ/
verb
  1. To perform better than an opponent in a game or sport.
    • Our team outplayed the visitors, scoring three goals in the first half.
    • She outplayed her rival in the final round of the chess tournament.
    • The young tennis player outplayed the champion in every set.
  2. To defeat or surpass someone in a competitive situation, not limited to sports.
    • In the debate, he outplayed his opponent with well-researched arguments.
    • The company outplayed its competitors by launching a better product first.
    • The negotiator outplayed the other side by anticipating their every move.
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