verb
- to defeat or surpass in a debate or argument
Usage: transitive verb; relatively uncommon; more often seen in competitive debate contexts
Examples
- She outdebated her opponent with careful logic and well-researched evidence.
- The team worked hard to outdebate their rivals in the championship round.
- He felt confident he could outdebate anyone on the topic of climate policy.
- By presenting stronger counterarguments, they outdebated the opposing side.
- The experienced debater outdebated the newcomer with ease.