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outman

American  
[out-man] / ˌaʊtˈmæn /

verb (used with object)

outmanned, outmanning
  1. to surpass in manpower.


outman British  
/ ˌaʊtˈmæn /

verb

  1. to surpass in manpower

  2. to surpass in manliness

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of outman

First recorded in 1685–95; out- + man

Example Sentences

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Edwards gives the team a longer and more physical frame to outman shorter defensive backs.

From Seattle Times Nov. 4, 2021

“On just about every Friday night, they outsize us, they outman us, and they outnumber us,” Sherry Poole, Hoover’s principal, said about the suburban powerhouses on the school’s schedule that routinely win state championships.

From New York Times Sep. 22, 2019

"They outspend us and they outman us in almost every way," said Dell Inc's chief security officer, John McClurg.

From Reuters Feb. 24, 2013

The outmanned Mets have been advancing this postseason on little miracles.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 11, 2024

But with Ukrainian forces already overstretched and outmanned, some military analysts are questioning the wisdom of such cross-border raids.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2024

As the war enters its third year, Ukrainians find themselves outmanned and outgunned.

From New York Times Feb. 4, 2024

Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 76, Palisades 27: Mercy Miller finished with 33 points and Angelino Marks added 25 as the Knights put together a series of dunks against the outmanned Dolphins.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 14, 2023

The British had outmanned them, outgunned them, and outsmarted them.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis

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