outweigh
/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/verb
To be heavier than something else.
Example sentence
- “The champion outweighed his opponent by nearly twenty pounds.”
Almost always figurative, and 'the benefits outweigh the risks' is the standard construction.
Related words
overcomeThe repeated line or main theme that returns throughout a song.outrageousSo shocking or unacceptable that it makes people angry.overhaulA thorough repair or complete redesign of something.outrageA strong feeling of shock and anger caused by something unfair or offensive.overlookA high spot that offers a wide, scenic view of the area below.outlandishVery strange or unusual; far from what is normal or expected.