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overtrump

 

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Verb overtrump has 1 sense
  1. overtrump - play a trump higher than (one previously played) to the trick
    --1 is one way to
    trump, ruff
    Sample sentence:
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Term: overtrump

Verb (transitive):

Sense 1: To surpass or outdo someone or something in a game or competition.

Example sentence:

"Despite being the underdog, the underdog team managed to overtrump the defending champions and win the match."

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Verb (transitive):

Sense 2: To use one's influence or power to outdo or outmaneuver someone.

Example sentence:

"The cunning politician always tries to overtrump his opponents through strategic political maneuvers."

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Noun:

Sense 1: A winning card played in the trump suit that is of higher value than any other card in the deck.

Example sentence:

"Joe played the overtrump to win the round of cards and claim victory."

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Noun:

Sense 2: The act of surpassing or outdoing someone or something.

Example sentence:

"Sarah's overtrump of her previous sales record earned her recognition and a promotion."

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