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outplay Synonyms

Another word for outplay

Choosing another word for outplay depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To play better or more skillfully than an opponent in a game, sport, or contest.

Usage Example

"The visiting soccer team managed to outperform the defending champions throughout the second half."

Strongest
outperform
Strong
outmatch
outclass
outmaneuver
surpass
best
outshine
outsmart
outwit

• noun (Context 2)

A skillful maneuver or sequence of actions in a competitive game, especially in esports, by which a player outmaneuvers and defeats an opponent.

Usage Example

"The crowd cheered loudly after the midfielder executed a brilliant masterstroke near the goal line."

Strong
masterstroke

Opposites of outplay

The opposite of outplay shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

misplay
blunder
See all opposites of outplay

• Nearby Words

outperform
outperformance
outplan
outplay
outpoint
outpost
outpour

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Outplay. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/outplay
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