See Also: outface(1)(dictionary)
outface(2)(dictionary)
outface(dictionary)

outface(2) (iou)



outface verb trans. E16.
[from OUT- + FACE verb.]
Disconcert, silence, or defeat (a person) by face-to-face confrontation or a display of confidence, arrogance, etc.; stare down. E16.
E. Feinstein He outfaced bullies with his nimble wits.
b. Force to turn from by confrontation. rare (Shakes.). Only in L16.
Face boldly, defiantly, or shamelessly; defy. L16.
Times To outface the unconcealed disapproval of learned men.
Contradict defiantly or impudently. L16-L17.
Maintain (something false or shameful) with boldness or effrontery; brazen out. L16-L17.