out-argued
Lost the argument
Out-argued means defeated in argument—bested through superior reasoning, evidence, or rhetorical skill.
The word implies the contest was verbal and logical rather than physical: She out-argued every opponent in the debate.
Someone who has been out-argued may still refuse to concede, but the implication is that they lost on the merits.
Contradicted with evidence
- refutedProved an argument false
- defeatedOvercome in contest
- counteredResponded to challenge
- demolishedCompletely destroyed a structure
outmaneuvered · bested · silenced · overwhelmed · overruled · outmatched · challenged · dismantled
Firmly believing something
- swayedMoved or persuaded
- wonAchieved a triumph
- prevailedProved stronger ultimately
- overcameDefeated or mastered
converted · dissuaded · outtalked · wore down · talked circles around · turned · influenced · dominated
Derived through careful thought
- deconstructedBroken down systematically
- analyzedStudied methodically for meaning
- dissectedCut open for examination
- underminedWeakened by stealth
exposed · unraveled · picked apart · systematically · methodically · rigorously · premises · fallacies
rebutted
Contradicted with evidence
demolished · outmaneuvered · bested · silenced · overwhelmed · overruled · outmatched · challenged · dismantled · crushed
convinced
Firmly believing something
overcame · converted · dissuaded · outtalked · wore down · talked circles around · turned · influenced · dominated · steamrolled
reasoned
Derived through careful thought
- deconstructedBroken down systematically
- analyzedStudied methodically for meaning
- dissectedCut open for examination
undermined · exposed · unraveled · picked apart · systematically · methodically · rigorously · premises · fallacies · contradictions