Outgun: meaning, definitions and examples
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outgun
[ aʊtˈɡʌn ]
military competition
To outgun someone means to surpass them in firepower or weaponry, often in a military or combat context. It refers to having more guns, ammunition, or superior weaponry than an opponent, giving a tactical advantage. This term can also imply that one has a greater capability to inflict damage or to defend against an attack. Outgunning can be a pivotal factor in conflicts, determining the outcome of battles or confrontations.
Synonyms
dominate, outmatch, overpower.
Examples of usage
- The army was able to outgun their rivals in the conflict.
- In the fierce battle, the team managed to outgun their opponents.
- The new weapons technology allowed the military to outgun hostile forces.
Translations
Translations of the word "outgun" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superar em armamento
🇮🇳 ज़्यादा सशस्त्र होना
🇩🇪 übertreffen in Bewaffnung
🇮🇩 mengalahkan dalam persenjataan
🇺🇦 перевершити у озброєнні
🇵🇱 przewyższać w uzbrojeniu
🇯🇵 武装で勝る
🇫🇷 dépasser en armement
🇪🇸 superar en armamento
🇹🇷 silahlanmada geçmek
🇰🇷 무장으로 능가하다
🇸🇦 التفوق في التسليح
🇨🇿 převyšovat v ozbrojení
🇸🇰 prevyšovať v ozbrojení
🇨🇳 在武器上超越
🇸🇮 preseči v oborožitvi
🇮🇸 yfirvinna í vopnum
🇰🇿 қару-жарақпен басып озу
🇬🇪 დასაწყისი შეიარაღებაში
🇦🇿 silahlanmada üstələmək
🇲🇽 superar en armamento
Etymology
The term 'outgun' is a compound verb formed by combining 'out', which signifies surpassing or exceeding, and 'gun', a common term for a firearm. The use of 'gun' has historical roots dating back to the Middle Ages, when firearm technology began to develop. The term likely gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, coinciding with advancements in military technology and weaponry. 'Outgun' was particularly associated with military strategies during wars, where having superior firearms could significantly impact the outcome of conflicts. Over time, its usage expanded beyond just military contexts, appearing in various situations where one entity had a distinct advantage in capability or resources.