outweigh

verb (used with object)

1. to exceed in value, importance, influence, etc.: The advantages of the plan outweighed its defects.
2. to exceed in weight: The champion will probably outweigh his opponent.
3. to be too heavy or burdensome for: Collapse may follow if the load outweighs its supports.

verb (tr)

1. to prevail over; overcomehis desire outweighed his discretion
2. to be more important or significant than
3. to be heavier than

v.1590s, from out (adv.) + weigh (v.). Related: Outweighed; outweighing.