outgun
Have superior firepower
Outgun means to surpass in firepower or weaponry: The rebels were badly outgunned by government forces.
The meaning extends to any situation where one side has superior resources or capability: We were outgunned in the bidding war, The small firm was outgunned by competitors with deeper pockets.
The word implies being at a serious disadvantage.
Achieve superior results
- surpassExceed in achievement
- outclassExceed in quality
- outmaneuverDefeat through superior tactics
- outpaceExceed in velocity
outstrip · eclipse · best · outwit · outplay · triumph · prevail · overcome
Combat weapon effectiveness
- artilleryLarge-caliber battlefield weapons
- weaponryMilitary equipment collectively
- ordnanceMilitary weapons collectively
- munitionsMilitary weapons and ammunition
armament · cannon · howitzer · caliber · outmatch · arsenal · barrage · troops
Highest rank or power
- superiorityHigher rank or quality
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- overpowerDefeat by superior force
- hegemonyDominant group's control
ascendancy · predominance · control · mastery · command · upper hand · preeminence · dominion
Prevention via threatened consequences
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
- cowingSubduing through fear
unnerve · daunting · overbearing · domineer · aggression · hostility · scare · pressure
outperform
Achieve superior results
- surpassExceed in achievement
- outclassExceed in quality
- outmaneuverDefeat through superior tactics
outpace · outstrip · eclipse · best · outwit · outplay · triumph · prevail · overcome · excel
firepower
Combat weapon effectiveness
- artilleryLarge-caliber battlefield weapons
- weaponryMilitary equipment collectively
- ordnanceMilitary weapons collectively
munitions · armament · cannon · howitzer · caliber · outmatch · arsenal · barrage · troops · warfare
supremacy
Highest rank or power
- superiorityHigher rank or quality
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- overpowerDefeat by superior force
hegemony · ascendancy · predominance · control · mastery · command · upper hand · preeminence · dominion · authority
deterrence
Prevention via threatened consequences
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
cowing · unnerve · daunting · overbearing · domineer · aggression · hostility · scare · pressure · bullying
outgunsuccumb
Yield to pressure
capitulate · surrender · yield · underperform · submit