outweigh
verb (used with object)
Origin of outweigh
Synonyms for outweigh
Related Words for outweigh
exceed, counterbalance, overshadow, prevail, eclipse, surpass, offset, overcome, counterpoise, countervail, preponderate, excel, compensate, balance, outrun, predominate, outbalance, outrivalExamples from the Web for outweigh
Contemporary Examples of outweigh
Caulkins suggests that the current failures of prohibition are “overstated” and that the benefits may outweigh the costs.
For patients who have already been treated, however, the potential benefit as a follow-up therapy may outweigh the risks.
Meaning the good of these drones—below 400 feet or otherwise—is likely to outweigh the bad.
John Avlon on why it's time for the common good to outweigh partisan concerns.
The wages these jobs inject into the economy more than outweigh the impact of the payroll-tax increase and the sequester.
Historical Examples of outweigh
But he has many good points which often outweigh his baser instincts.
The Night RidersRidgwell Cullum
Great as was her own passion, it did not outweigh his feeling.
Sir Henry Morgan, BuccaneerCyrus Townsend Brady
Is it natural that his love for his church should outweigh his passion for the woman?
Every one knew that Canada could outweigh all these things fifty times over.
Benjamin FranklinJohn Torrey Morse, Jr.
Thus, thus can I supply all that is wanting; thus can I outweigh the balance of my sins.
Woman under MonasticismLina Eckenstein