Outfaced: meaning, definitions and examples
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outfaced
[ aʊtˈfeɪst ]
overcome competition
To outfaced someone means to surpass or outdo them in a particular situation, often by demonstrating greater strength, skill, or capability. This term is used to convey a sense of being able to confront and overcome challenges posed by an opponent. It often implies a strategic or competitive element, where one individual or group manages to gain the upper hand over another. Outfacing can involve direct confrontation, such as in sports or contests, or it can refer to more abstract domains, such as business or personal challenges.
Synonyms
outmaneuver, outperform, outsmart, surpass.
Examples of usage
- The younger athlete outfaced his older competitors during the race.
- In the fierce negotiations, she outfaced her rivals with brilliant tactics.
- He was able to outfaced the challenges of the new job swiftly.
- The company outfaced its competitors by launching an innovative product.
Translations
Translations of the word "outfaced" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superado
🇮🇳 हराया हुआ
🇩🇪 übertroffen
🇮🇩 terungguli
🇺🇦 перевершений
🇵🇱 przewyższony
🇯🇵 打ち負かされた
🇫🇷 dépassé
🇪🇸 superado
🇹🇷 geçildi
🇰🇷 능가된
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 překonán
🇸🇰 prekonaný
🇨🇳 被超越
🇸🇮 premagan
🇮🇸 yfirsteinn
🇰🇿 жеңілген
🇬🇪 გადაწვდილი
🇦🇿 üstün gəlmək
🇲🇽 superado
Etymology
The term 'outfaced' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'out-', which indicates a higher degree or surpassing, and the root word 'face', which originates from the Old French 'face' meaning 'face, surface, or appearance' and has Latin roots in 'facies'. In English, 'to face' means to confront or deal with something. By adding 'out-', the term specifically refers to the act of confronting someone or something to the extent that one emerges victorious or superior. The usage of the term has evolved in modern contexts, often referring to competition, whether in sports, business, or other areas of life, emphasizing the strategic element of overcoming a challenge and the importance of skill, preparation, and determination. Outfaced as a verb emphasizes action and agency, making it a dynamic term in the English language.