outscore

Tally more than

To outscore is to score more points than an opponent: The Warriors outscored the Lakers by twenty in the fourth quarter.

The word belongs to sports commentary and statistics, describing which side accumulated more during a game or period of play.

sports

points

Units of tally

goalsIntended end results
runsMoves fast on foot
basketsWoven carrying containers

touchdowns · field goals · penalty kicks · free throws · hat trick · shutout · blowout · halftime · overtime · rally

competition

outperform

Achieve superior results

beatRhythmic pulse or strike
defeatVictory over another
surpassExceed in achievement

opponents · rivals · matchup · head-to-head · contest · showdown · face-off · standings · playoffs · bracket

dominance

outclass

Exceed in quality

overwhelmDefeat by excess
trounceDefeat decisively
routOverwhelming one-sided victory

crush · dominate · overpower · demolish · annihilate · blowout · lopsided · runaway · mercy rule · shutout

Categories

competition verbscompete, rival, contend, challenge, oppose
rankingsrankings, first, college rankings, second, third

Opposites

competitive scoring outcome

outscoretrail

Path through wilderness

scoring margin

outscoretie

Equal score, or neckwear

underperform · match

method of victory

outscoreshut out

Prevent all scoring

blank · stifle · contain

Family

outscored, outscoring, outscores

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Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G