Definition

To argue more effectively or convincingly than someone else.

Example

She was able to outargue her opponent in the debate competition.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they tried to outargue each other in the debate?

Yeah, it was pretty intense!

I think Sarah really did manage to outargue Tom in the end.

Definitely, her points were much stronger.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outargue → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or external) and "argue" (from Latin "arguere", meaning to make clear or to assert). The word "outargue" means to assert or argue beyond someone else's argument, effectively winning a debate or discussion.

Memory Tip

Think of going 'beyond' ('out-') in a discussion to 'make clear' ('arguere') your point — that's how you outargue someone.

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