OUTWEIGH: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OUTWEIGH?

Need another word that means the same as “outweigh”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “outweigh” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Outweigh” are: outbalance, overbalance, preponderate, be heavier than, be greater than, exceed, be superior to, take precedence over, take priority over, prevail over, have the edge on, have the edge over, override, tip the balance against, tip the scales against, turn the balance against, turn the scales against, supersede, offset, cancel out, make up for, compensate for, redress

Outweigh as a Verb

Definitions of "Outweigh" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “outweigh” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Be heavier, greater, or more significant than.
• Weigh more heavily.
• Be heavier than.

Synonyms of "Outweigh" as a verb (23 Words)

be greater than	Form or compose.
be heavier than	Represent, as of a character on stage.
be superior to	Happen, occur, take place.
cancel out	Make invalid for use.
compensate for	Do or give something to somebody in return.
exceed	Be greater in scope or size than some standard. This exceeds all my expectations.
have the edge on	Have ownership or possession of.
have the edge over	Be confronted with.
make up for	Create or design, often in a certain way.
offset	Create an offset in. Offset a wall.
outbalance	Be more valuable, important, or influential than. The advantages far outbalanced the drawbacks.
overbalance	Weigh more heavily. It is not desirable to overbalance the budget.
override	Ride (a horse) too hard. This commitment should override all other considerations.
preponderate	Be greater in number, influence, or importance. The advantages preponderate over this apparent disadvantage.
prevail over	Be valid, applicable, or true.
redress	Make reparations or amends for. The power to redress the grievances of our citizens.
supersede	Take the place or move into the position of. The older models of car have now been superseded.
take precedence over	Have with oneself; have on one’s person.
take priority over	Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards.
tip the balance against	Strike lightly.
tip the scales against	Give insider information or advise to.
turn the balance against	Have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to.
turn the scales against	Get by buying and selling.

Usage Examples of "Outweigh" as a verb

• These considerations outweigh our wishes.
• The advantages greatly outweigh the disadvantages.

Associations of "Outweigh" (30 Words)

abundance	The property of a more than adequate quantity or supply. The tropical island boasts an abundance of wildlife.
affluence	Abundant wealth. A sign of our growing affluence.
affluent	An affluent person a person who is financially well off. The affluent societies of the western world.
appreciably	To an appreciable extent; considerably. Profits have grown appreciably over the last four years.
assuredly	Used to express the speaker’s certainty that something is true. The lad kept his cool and assuredly slipped the ball between the posts.
bounty	The property of copious abundance. There was an increased bounty on his head.
certainly	Used to emphasize the speaker’s belief that what is said is true. The prestigious address certainly adds to the firm s appeal.
considerably	By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent; greatly. The house has fallen considerably in value.
cornucopia	A goat’s horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity. The festival offers a cornucopia of pleasures.
fertility	The ability to conceive children or young. Improve the soil fertility by adding compost.
greatly	By a considerable amount; very much. They now have greatly increased powers.
heavy	Large and powerful especially designed for heavy loads or rough work. A heavy pudding.
indeed	An expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc. (used as an interjection. Who d believe it Who indeed.
indubitably	In a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted. Indubitably liberalism parades under many guises.
lot	Divide into lots as of land for example. Nineteen lots failed to sell.
many	The majority of people. The job of government is to help order society in the interests of the many not the few.
markedly	To an extent which is clearly noticeable; significantly. New diagnoses have increased markedly since 1998.
mellowness	A soft shade of a color. A mellowness of light and shade not attainable in marble.
much	Very. Not much rain.
obviously	In a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly. The answer is obviously wrong.
plentitude	A full supply.
plenty	A full supply. It must have cost plenty.
predominate	Having superior power and influence. Private interest was not allowed to predominate over the public good.
profusion	An abundance or large quantity of something. A rich profusion of flowers.
really	Used as intensifiers real is sometimes used informally for really rattling is informal. They re not really my aunt and uncle.
richness	A strong deep vividness of hue. The fire light gave a richness of coloring to that side of the room.
substantially	To a great or significant extent. Profits grew substantially.
surely	Definitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely. The results are surely encouraging.
very	Being the exact same one; not any other. Those were his very words.
weight	Blocks or discs of metal or other heavy material used in weightlifting or weight training. The balance of power is weighted in favour of the government.