outstep

English

Etymology 1

From out- +‎ step.

Verb

outstep (third-person singular simple present outsteps, present participle outstepping, simple past and past participle outstepped)

(transitive) To step or go beyond; exceed; overstep.
- 1815, Jane Austen, Emma, volume II, chapter 14:
  “We cannot suppose,” said Emma, smiling, “that Mr. Elton would hesitate to assure you of there being a very musical society in Highbury; and I hope you will not find he has outstepped the truth more than may be pardoned, in consideration of the motive.”

Synonyms

overgo, surpass, transcend; see also Thesaurus:transcend

Conjunction

outstep

Alternative form of outcept

Anagrams

puttoes, step out, toupets

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