outwrestled
Won the match
Outwrestled means defeated in wrestling or a wrestling-like struggle.
The term applies literally to combat sports but extends to any contest involving grappling or physical dominance: He outwrestled his opponent for control of the ball.
Figuratively, it suggests overcoming through sustained effort: She outwrestled the bureaucracy to get her permit approved.
Excessively dominant or conquered
- bestedOvercame in a contest
- subduedReduced in intensity
- vanquishedDefeated completely
- conqueredDefeated and took control
prevailed · triumphed · dominated · outmatched · outmuscled · beaten · overwhelmed · outfought
Fixed firmly, immobilized
- takedownForced grounding maneuver
- matFlat floor covering
- holdMaintain in grasp
- submissionYielding to another's will
clinch · scramble · reversal · grip · leverage · headlock · armbar · escape
Multi-round competitive event
- opponentOne who contends against
- rivalOne who competes against
- matchGame between opponents
- boutLimited stretch of something
challenger · bracket · finals · semifinals · elimination · championship · qualifier · seed
Power to exert force
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- agilityQuickness and ease
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
leverage · balance · explosiveness · stamina · toughness · core · muscle · athleticism
Determination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
fortitude · willpower · fight · effort · grind · battle · heart · mettle
overpowered
Excessively dominant or conquered
- bestedOvercame in a contest
- subduedReduced in intensity
- vanquishedDefeated completely
conquered · prevailed · triumphed · dominated · outmatched · outmuscled · beaten · overwhelmed · outfought · outworked
pinned
Fixed firmly, immobilized
submission · clinch · scramble · reversal · grip · leverage · headlock · armbar · escape · stance
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
bout · challenger · bracket · finals · semifinals · elimination · championship · qualifier · seed · matchup
strength
Power to exert force
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- agilityQuickness and ease
flexibility · leverage · balance · explosiveness · stamina · toughness · core · muscle · athleticism · power
grit
Determination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
resilience · fortitude · willpower · fight · effort · grind · battle · heart · mettle · toughness