verb
- present participle of outthieve; to surpass or exceed in thieving or stealing; to steal more or better than someone else
Usage: rare; literary; often used in comparative or competitive contexts
Examples
- The cunning burglar was outthieving all his rivals in the city.
- He prided himself on outthieving every other pickpocket on the street.
- In the heist film, the protagonist was outthieving the antagonist at every turn.
- The gang was known for outthieving their competitors through superior planning.