outtalk

American

[aut-tawk] / ˌaʊtˈtɔk /

verb (used with object)

to outdo or overcome in talking.

outtalk British

/ ˌaʊtˈtɔːk /

verb

to talk more, longer, or louder than (someone)

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Etymology

Origin of outtalk

First recorded in 1590–1600; out- + talk

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outtalk

Allison Janney has spent much of her career playing women who can outthink and outtalk just about anyone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2022

A. Harold Reynolds could outtalk a hostage negotiator.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 1, 2015

He has invincible faith in his ability to outtalk, outmaneuver, and impose his will on others.

From Slate ● Mar. 13, 2015

Or, even worse, when he does but isn’t heard by the people in charge because the offender can outtalk him.

From New York Times ● Jun. 4, 2010

My mom always said I could outtalk any forty lawyers—I agreed it would be a good fit.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose

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