overmatch
Meanings
verb
- To match more than intended.
- To be more than equal to or a match for, to surpass; hence, to conquer, vanquish.
- To marry (someone) to a superior.
noun
- A match in which one opponent is greatly superior to the other.
- An opponent who is more than a match for another; one who cannot be defeated.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Middle English overmacchen, equivalent to over- + match.
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