Outgunning: meaning, definitions and examples
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outgunning
[ ˌaʊtˈɡʌnɪŋ ]
military action
Outgunning refers to the act of having superior weaponry or firepower compared to an opponent. In a military context, it implies that one side is better equipped for combat, thereby gaining a tactical advantage. This term can be used figuratively to describe overwhelming someone in various contexts, such as an argument or competition, through superior resources or capabilities. The concept highlights the importance of technology and armament in conflict situations, resulting in a significant impact on outcomes.
Synonyms
outmatching, outperforming, overpowering.
Examples of usage
- The military outgunned the rebels with advanced artillery.
- In the debate, she felt she was outgunned by the expert speakers.
- The team outgunned their rivals with superior technology.
Translations
Translations of the word "outgunning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superar em armamento
🇮🇳 हथियारों में बढ़त लेना
🇩🇪 übertreffen in der Bewaffnung
🇮🇩 mengungguli dalam persenjataan
🇺🇦 перевершувати в озброєнні
🇵🇱 przewyższać w uzbrojeniu
🇯🇵 武装で上回る
🇫🇷 dépasser en armement
🇪🇸 superar en armamento
🇹🇷 silahlanmada aşmak
🇰🇷 무장에서 능가하다
🇸🇦 تجاوز في التسليح
🇨🇿 převyšovat v armádě
🇸🇰 prevyšovať v zbrojení
🇨🇳 在武器上超过
🇸🇮 presegati v oborožitvi
🇮🇸 yfirgnæfa í vopnabúnaði
🇰🇿 қару-жарақпен басып озу
🇬🇪 იარაღში გადაჭარბება
🇦🇿 silahlanmada üstələmək
🇲🇽 superar en armamento
Etymology
The term 'outgun' is derived from the combination of 'out-', a prefix meaning to a greater extent or exceeding, and 'gun', which historically referred to a type of weapon. The word 'gun' has its origins in the Middle English word 'gunne', which is believed to have stemmed from the name of a woman named 'Gunilda' who was associated with the earliest cannons during the 14th century. Over time, 'gun' evolved to encompass various types of firearms and weaponry. The prefix 'out-' was added to create a sense of superiority or advantage, particularly in contexts of conflict. As warfare evolved and technology advanced, the term became widely used in both literal and metaphorical senses, emphasizing the importance of superior resources in various competitive scenarios. Its usage has expanded beyond military contexts to include sports, debates, and other competitive environments.