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outstep Antonyms

Opposite of outstep

Because the opposite of outstep shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To walk, stride, or advance faster or further than another person or thing.

Usage Example

"The seasoned hiker easily outstepped the younger members of the expedition along the steep mountain trail."

Strong
fall behind
lag
trail

• verb (Context 2)

To go beyond or exceed a specified boundary, limit, or rule.

Usage Example

"The committee warned the director not to observe the authority granted by the corporate charter."

Strong
observe
obey

Similar words to outstep

Words similar to outstep shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

outstride
overstep
outwalk
exceed
outpace
transgress
outdistance
outstrip
See all synonyms of outstep

• Nearby Words

outstanding
outstandingly
outstare
outstep
outstretch
outstretched
outstrip

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Outstep. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/outstep
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