outmuscle

American

[out-muhs-uhl] / ˌaʊtˈmʌs əl /

verb (used with object)

outmuscled, outmuscling

to get the better of or dominate by virtue of superior strength or force.

Etymology

Origin of outmuscle

out- + muscle

Example Sentences

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Pfizer had reached a deal to acquire Metsera in September for up to $7.3 billion, after which Novo Nordisk launched an unsolicited bid in an attempt to outmuscle the initial agreement,

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

England's forwards continued to outmuscle the French pack after the interval and Arthur Green picked up from the base of the scrum to score their second try.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2024

How exactly Mr. Prigozhin had planned to outmuscle Russia’s sprawling security services wasn’t clear.

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2023

Unlike goliath birdeaters, the much smaller noble false widow spider can’t outmuscle its prey.

From Scientific American • Mar. 16, 2023

He can dunk, rebound, block shots, make three-pointers plus outmuscle and overpower opponents.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2023

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