overtopping (Meaning)
overtopping (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Overtop
Synonyms & Antonyms of overtopping
Synonyms:
- running rings around
- outstripping
- excelling
- bettering
- transcending
- outmatching
- outdoing
- going one better
- outclassing
- overshadowing
- overcoming
- towering (over)
- outdistancing
- outshining
- beating
Antonyms:
No strong antonyms found.
Synonyms:
- one-upping
- outracing
- overmatching
- walloping
- surmounting
- outpacing
- trumping
- trouncing
- drubbing
- subduing
- defeating
- crushing
- outperforming
- outweighing
- shaming
- thrashing
- conquering
- outcompeting
- whipping
- trimming
- mastering
- overbearing
- overpassing
- besting
- routing
- outrunning
- licking
- clobbering
- outgunning
- prevailing (over)
- winning (against)
- triumphing (over)
- running circles around
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
overtopping Sentence Examples
- The relentless waves crashed overtopping the seawall, threatening to inundate the coastal town.
- The overflowing river breached its banks, overtopping the levee and sending torrents of water into the surrounding farmlands.
- The raging storm surge overtopped the dunes, carrying sand and debris into streets and homes.
- The towering dam held strong, preventing the reservoir from overtopping and causing catastrophic flooding.
- The hiker carefully navigated the swollen stream, using a fallen tree as a makeshift bridge to avoid being overtopped.
- The escaped horse galloped overtopping fences with ease, leaving its pursuers behind.
- The enthusiastic crowd overtopped the barriers, spilling onto the field in a display of jubilation.
- The climber reached the summit of the mountain, overtopping the clouds and earning breathtaking views.
- The skilled artist created a masterpiece that overtopped expectations, drawing praise from critics and collectors alike.
- The politician's inflammatory speech overtopped the boundary of good taste, inciting protests and outrage.
FAQs About the word overtopping
of Overtop
surpassing, eclipsing, topping,exceeding, running rings around, outstripping, excelling, bettering, transcending, outmatching
losing (to), losing (to),,
The relentless waves crashed overtopping the seawall, threatening to inundate the coastal town.
The overflowing river breached its banks, overtopping the levee and sending torrents of water into the surrounding farmlands.
The raging storm surge overtopped the dunes, carrying sand and debris into streets and homes.
The towering dam held strong, preventing the reservoir from overtopping and causing catastrophic flooding.
