outplayed
Lost through inferior play
Outplayed means defeated through superior skill or strategy.
In sports and games, to outplay an opponent is to perform better than them throughout the contest: We were completely outplayed in the second half.
The term extends to any competitive situation where one side demonstrates clear dominance: The defense outplayed the prosecution at every turn.
Defeated by superior thinking
- outmaneuveredDefeated through superior tactics
- outfoxedDefeated by superior cunning
- outthoughtDefeated through cleverness
- deceivedMisled into false belief
tricked · fooled · duped · swindled · cunning · guile · craftiness · shrewdness
Having lost a contest
- bestedOvercame in a contest
- conqueredDefeated and took control
- crushedCompressed into fragments
- dominatedControlled or overpowered
outmatched · overcome · overpowered · routed · thrashed · trounced · vanquished · demolished
Went past or beyond
- excelledPerformed exceptionally well
- eclipsedSurpassed or obscured
- outshoneExceeded in brilliance
- overshadowedSurpassed and diminished
transcended · outdistanced · outstripped · outclassed · upstaged · topped · bettered · exceeded
Complete skill or control
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- prowessOutstanding skill or valor
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
expertise · talent · dexterity · proficiency · artistry · virtuosity · touch · timing
Planned approach to goals
- gameplanPredetermined course of action
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
- gambitRisky opening for advantage
- positioningArranging in specific locations
countermove · anticipation · adjustment · execution · formation · approach · setup · preparation
outwitted
Defeated by superior thinking
- outmaneuveredDefeated through superior tactics
- outfoxedDefeated by superior cunning
- outthoughtDefeated through cleverness
deceived · tricked · fooled · duped · swindled · cunning · guile · craftiness · shrewdness · trickery
beaten
Having lost a contest
dominated · outmatched · overcome · overpowered · routed · thrashed · trounced · vanquished · demolished · humiliated
surpassed
Went past or beyond
overshadowed · transcended · outdistanced · outstripped · outclassed · upstaged · topped · bettered · exceeded · prevailed
mastery
Complete skill or control
precision · expertise · talent · dexterity · proficiency · artistry · virtuosity · touch · timing · footwork
strategy
Planned approach to goals
- gameplanPredetermined course of action
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
- gambitRisky opening for advantage
positioning · countermove · anticipation · adjustment · execution · formation · approach · setup · preparation · foresight
outplayeddominated
Controlled or overpowered
outclassed · outperformed · crushed · overpowered · schooled
outplayedvictorious
Having achieved triumph
won · triumphant · prevailed · successful · winning