outdueled
Beat in combat
Outdueled means to have defeated someone in a duel or direct contest, typically a close one requiring skill.
The term appears most often in sports journalism, where pitchers or quarterbacks outdueled their counterparts: Martinez outdueled Johnson in a 1-0 pitching gem.
The spelling outduelled is also used.
Defeated completely
- bestedOvercame in a contest
- beatenHaving lost a contest
- conqueredDefeated and took control
- overcomePrevail against difficulty
overpowered · outclassed · outmaneuvered · outplayed · outwitted · outlasted · subdued · trounced
Did better than others
- eclipsedSurpassed or obscured
- surpassedWent past or beyond
- exceededWent past a limit
- outshoneExceeded in brilliance
overshadowed · outstripped · transcended · dominated · prevailed · triumphed · excelled · bettered
vanquished
Defeated completely
overcome · overpowered · outclassed · outmaneuvered · outplayed · outwitted · outlasted · subdued · trounced · routed
outperformed
Did better than others
outshone · overshadowed · outstripped · transcended · dominated · prevailed · triumphed · excelled · bettered · outpaced
rival
One who competes against
- opponentOne who contends against
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
contender · foe · nemesis · matchup · showdown · face-off · head-to-head · clash · bout · contest
finesse
Subtle, deft handling
technique · craftiness · cunning · savvy · expertise · tactical · clutch · composure · timing · anticipation