outman
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out·man
(out-măn′)tr.v. out·manned, out·man·ning, out·mans
1. To exceed in manpower; outnumber: The country's army was outmanned and outgunned.
2. To get the better of; overwhelm or defeat: Our team was outmanned six to one.
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outman
(ˌaʊtˈmæn)vb (tr) , -mans, -manning or -manned
1. to surpass in manpower
2. to surpass in manliness
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out•man
(ˌaʊtˈmæn)v.t. -manned, -man•ning.
to surpass in manpower.
[1685–95]
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outman
Past participle: outmanned
Gerund: outmanning
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