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