outrank

/ˈaʊtræŋk/

Definitions

1. verb

to have a higher rank or position than someone or something else

“The general outranked all the other officers in the army.”

2. verb

to surpass or excel something or someone else

“The new restaurant outranked its competitors in the food review.”

3. noun

the act of outranking someone or something

“The outrank of the captain over the lieutenant was not disputed.”

4. noun

a position or rank that is higher than another

“The outrank of the major over the lieutenant is significant.”

Synonyms

  • excel
  • preeminent
  • superior
  • surpass

Antonyms

  • debilitate
  • inferior
  • undermine
  • weaken