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outrank Synonyms

Another word for outrank

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

To hold a higher rank, grade, or official position than another person within a hierarchy.

Usage Example

"Within the university administration, the provost outranks the deans of the individual colleges."

Weak
supersede

• verb (Context 2)

To surpass or be more important, prominent, or highly rated than something else.

Usage Example

"Customer satisfaction consistently outranks short-term profit in the company's list of core priorities."

Strong
surpass
exceed
eclipse
outclass
outstrip
outshine
trump
Weak
transcend

Opposites of outrank

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

trail
lag
See all opposites of outrank

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