outstep

English

Etymology 1

From out- +‎ step.

Verb

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

1. (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

Etymology 2

Conjunction

outstep

1. Alternative form of outcept

Anagrams

• puttoes, step out, toupets