outdueling
Winning the contest
Outdueling means defeating someone in a duel or duel-like contest—besting an opponent in direct competition.
The term appears most often in sports commentary, where one player or team prevails over another in a close matchup: The pitcher outdueled his counterpart through seven scoreless innings.
Also spelled outduelling.
Resounding, celebrated victory
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- winAchieve victory
- defeatVictory over another
- vanquishDefeat thoroughly in conflict
overcome · dominance · supremacy · ascendancy · prevail · best · conquer · rout
Subtle, deft handling
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- masteryComplete skill or control
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
technique · prowess · dexterity · adeptness · outmaneuvering · outsmarting · outthinking · outplaying
Limited stretch of something
- matchGame between opponents
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
- face-offDirect clash between opponents
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
confrontation · clash · opponent · challenger · contest · tournament · head-to-head · matchup
Methods to achieve goals
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
- outflankingAttacking from the side
- gambitRisky opening for advantage
- countermoveResponding strategic action
anticipation · calculation · positioning · feint · parry · riposte · ploy · adaptation
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
vanquish · overcome · dominance · supremacy · ascendancy · prevail · best · conquer · rout · trounce
finesse
Subtle, deft handling
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- masteryComplete skill or control
precision · technique · prowess · dexterity · adeptness · outmaneuvering · outsmarting · outthinking · outplaying · artistry
bout
Limited stretch of something
- matchGame between opponents
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
- face-offDirect clash between opponents
rivalry · confrontation · clash · opponent · challenger · contest · tournament · head-to-head · matchup · engagement
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
- outflankingAttacking from the side
- gambitRisky opening for advantage
countermove · anticipation · calculation · positioning · feint · parry · riposte · ploy · adaptation · timing