overmatch

Meaning

Verb

1. To match more than intended.
2. To be more than equal to or a match for, to surpass; hence, to conquer, vanquish.
3. To marry to a superior.

Noun

1. A match in which one opponent is greatly superior to the other.
2. An opponent who is more than a match for another; one who cannot be defeated.

Synonyms

best

beat

cap

excel

outclass

outmatch

outrival

outweigh

surpass

Translations

meerdere

overtreffen

verslaan

yenmek

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈmætʃ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: overmacchen

In summary

From Middle English overmacchen, equivalent to over- + match.