outblew

/ˈaʊtˌbluː/ (OUT-bloo)

Definitions

1. verb

to blow out or extinguish a flame

“The gust of wind outblew the candle, plunging the room into darkness”

2. verb

to exceed or surpass something, especially a speed or a record

“The new sports car outblew all the other cars on the track, setting a new record”

3. noun

an act of blowing out or extinguishing a flame

“The outblew of the candle was sudden and unexpected”

Synonyms

  • blown out
  • exceeded
  • extinguished
  • surpassed

Antonyms

  • blown up
  • exceeded
  • ignited
  • rekindled