outweigh

[out-wey] / ˌaʊtˈweɪ /

VERB

override, dominate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cancel out counterbalance eclipse exceed offset overcome overshadow prevail surpass

STRONG

balance compensate counterpoise countervail excel outbalance outrival outrun predominate preponderate

WEAK

atone for make up for set off take precedence tip the scales

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail fall behind lose surrender

Example Sentences

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To some donors, their love for their alma mater may outweigh any tax benefit.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

I don’t think theoretical value ought to outweigh public confidence under any circumstances.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

"The plusses outweigh the minuses," Maguire told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

In the vast majority of cases, the benefits far outweigh any risks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

I taught that a person’s good deeds outweigh his bad deeds.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey