Outargue: meaning, definitions and examples

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outargue

 

[ aʊtˈɑːrɡjuː ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a debate

To outargue someone means to present arguments more effectively or persuasively than the other person, leading to a victory in a debate or discussion. It involves using logic, reasoning, and rhetorical skills to counter the opponent's points and make a stronger case.

Synonyms

outdebate, outreason, outwit.

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Word Description / Examples
outargue

Use in situations where someone wins an argument by presenting better logic or evidence.

  • She managed to outargue all of her opponents in the debate club.
  • He outargued his colleague by providing solid data.
outdebate

Best in formal or structured debates, where one person or team wins by better debating skills.

  • The university team outdebated their rivals in the inter-college competition.
  • Despite his nervousness, he managed to outdebate the seasoned politician.
outreason

Applies when someone uses superior reasoning or logic to win an argument or convince others.

  • She could outreason anyone with her clear and logical thinking.
  • Frank knew he could outreason his boss by highlighting the flaws in the plan.
outwit

Involves being clever or cunning to gain an advantage, often used in situations requiring quick thinking.

  • The detective outwitted the criminal by setting up a clever trap.
  • He outwitted his competitors by introducing an innovative product.

Examples of usage

  • You can't expect to outargue a professional debater on this topic.
  • She always manages to outargue her opponents with her sharp wit and extensive knowledge.
  • I tried to outargue him, but he had a clever counterargument that left me speechless.

Translations

Translations of the word "outargue" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superar em argumentos

🇮🇳 तर्क में हरा देना

🇩🇪 überreden

🇮🇩 mengalahkan dalam berdebat

🇺🇦 переконати

🇵🇱 przekonać

🇯🇵 議論で勝つ (ぎろんでかつ)

🇫🇷 surpasser dans une argumentation

🇪🇸 superar en argumentos

🇹🇷 tartışmada üstün gelmek

🇰🇷 논쟁에서 이기다 (nonjaeng-eseo igida)

🇸🇦 التفوق في الجدل (altafawuq fi aljadl)

🇨🇿 překonat v argumentaci

🇸🇰 prekonať v argumentácii

🇨🇳 在辩论中胜出 (zài biànlùn zhōng shèngchū)

🇸🇮 premagati v argumentaciji

🇮🇸 sigra í rökræðum

🇰🇿 пікірталаста жеңу

🇬🇪 დამარცხება დისკუსიაში (damartskheba diskusiashi)

🇦🇿 müzakirədə üstün gəlmək

🇲🇽 superar en argumentos

Etymology

The word 'outargue' is a combination of 'out' (indicating superiority or exceeding) and 'argue' (to present reasons or evidence in support of an idea or theory). It originated in the late 18th century, suggesting the act of surpassing someone in argumentation or debate by presenting stronger points and reasoning. Over time, 'outargue' has become a common term in discussions and debates, highlighting the skill of effectively countering opposing viewpoints.

See also: arguable, arguably, argued, arguer, arguing, argumentative, unarguable.