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outtalk

American

[out-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

Example Sentences

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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

“Cops will outtalk you every time. Doctors and medical students are much more inhibited. They don’t want to be wrong, and they never want to show that they are ignorant about anything.”

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2016

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

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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