2. Verb. (past of overmatch) ¹
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Definition of Overmatched
1. overmatch [v] - See also: overmatch
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overmatched
Literary usage of Overmatched
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States by Horace Greeley (1867)
"Carr was so fearfully overmatched throughout the day that, though always presenting
a bold front to the спешу, he was compelled to give ground, ..."
2. The History of England from the Accession of James II by Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1856)
"... Catholic to deny that the champions of his Church were in every talent and
acquirement completely overmatched. The ablest of them would not, ..."
3. The Annual Register edited by Edmund Burke (1819)
"... were at length completely overmatched by a number of able commanders, who
drove them from post to post, and finished with their entire subjugation. ..."
4. The History of England from the Accession of James II. by Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1850)
"... for any intelligent and candid Roman Catholic to deny that the champions of
his Church were, in every talent and acquirement, completely overmatched. ..."
5. The History of England from the Accession of James the Second by Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, Hannah More Macaulay Trevelyan (1858)
"... and candid Roman Catholic to deny that the champions of his Church were, in
every talent and acquirement, completely overmatched. The ablest of them . ..."
6. The Works of Lord Macaulay Complete by Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1871)
"_ V'^ and candid Roman Catholic to deny that the champions of his Church were,
in every talent and acquirement, completely overmatched. ..."
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