verb
- to make greater or more numerous promises than someone else; to exceed in promising
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'outpromise'; often used in competitive or political contexts
Examples
- The candidate outpromises her opponent by pledging tax cuts and new infrastructure spending.
- He outpromises what he can actually deliver, which damages his credibility.
- In the negotiation, she outpromises the other party to secure the deal.
- The company outpromises its competitors in customer service guarantees.
- Politicians often outpromise during election season, knowing they cannot fulfill all commitments.