outbalance

[out-bal-uhns]

verb (used with object)

outbalanced, outbalancing 

1. to outweigh.

outbalance

/ ˌaʊtˈbæləns /

verb

1. another word for outweigh

Word History and Origins

Origin of outbalance¹

First recorded in 1635–45; out- + balance

Example Sentences

“If it really is much more transmissible, just the quantity alone of people getting infected could outbalance the positive nature of it being less severe,” he added.

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“Temporarily narrowing restrictions on the size of mass gatherings, including for religious services, does not outbalance the health and well-being of Nevada citizens,” they said in their most recent filings in the 9th Circuit.

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“Temporarily narrowing restrictions on the size of mass gatherings, including for religious services, does not outbalance the health and well-being of Nevada citizens,” it said.

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But “temporary, narrowing restrictions on the size of mass gatherings, including for religious services, do not outbalance the health and well-being of all Nevada citizens,” Newby said.

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Happily outbalancing that were saltwater views, strawberry fields, shady tunnels of trees and wooden trestles over ponds and inlets.

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Related Words

• cancel out 
• counterbalance 
• eclipse 
• exceed 
• offset 
• overcome 
• overshadow 
• prevail 
• surpass