outcaught

/ˈaʊtˌkɔːt/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘catch’ indicating that something or someone was caught unexpectedly or in a difficult situation

“She was outcaught in the rain and got soaked.”

2. noun

the act of being caught unexpectedly or in a difficult situation

“The outcatch in the storm made it difficult to continue the hike.”

Synonyms

  • caught
  • snagged

Antonyms

  • avoided
  • escaped