Outgun
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌaʊtˈɡʌn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Outgun is a verb meaning (transitive) To defeat in terms of firepower.
Meaning
(transitive) To defeat in terms of firepower.
Example Sentences
"Boarding is our only chance here. We are too heavily outgunned."
Two can play at destructive industrialism, and now we out-gun you. We are piling up munitions now faster than you.
There is no sporting purpose on earth that should stop the United States Congress from banishing assault weapons that outgun police and cut down children.
Word Forms
- outguns
- outgunning
- outgunned
- out-gun
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outwar, outgain, outskill, worst, outslug, outwit.
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