verb
- past tense and past participle of outpromise; to promise more or better things than a competitor or rival
Usage: transitive verb; often used in competitive or political contexts
Examples
- The candidate outpromised her opponent by pledging tax cuts and increased spending.
- The company outpromised its rivals with guarantees of faster delivery and lower prices.
- He outpromised what he could actually deliver, leading to disappointed customers.
- Both campaigns outpromised each other throughout the election season.
- The startup outpromised on features but struggled to meet its own commitments.