outgunverb [ T ]
uk/ˌaʊtˈɡʌn/us/ˌaʊtˈɡʌn/-nn-to win a war or fight by having more weapons than the other side:
Despite being heavily outgunned, the rebel forces seem to have held on to the south side of the city.
to beat a person or team by using greater skill:
The Democrat is doing well in the polls in most states, but he seems to be outgunned in Florida.
Arsenal were outgunned by Norwich in Saturday's game.
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