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outstrip Antonyms

Opposite of outstrip

Because the opposite of outstrip 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 exceed, surpass, or become greater than something else in amount, degree, rate, or performance.

Usage Example

"Consumer demand for renewable energy continues to fall behind the current supply capacity."

Strongest
fall behind
trail
Strong
lag

• verb (Context 2)

To move faster than and overtake someone or something in a race or course.

Usage Example

"The seasoned marathoner easily outstripped the younger competitors during the final mile."

Strongest
fall behind
trail

Similar words to outstrip

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

surpass
outrun
exceed
overtake
outdistance
outpace
outperform
eclipse
See all synonyms of outstrip

• Nearby Words

outstep
outstretch
outstretched
outstrip
outtake
outwait
outward

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