besting
best-ing
verb
The act of successfully defeating or outperforming an opponent or competitor.
"He was besting his rival in every round."
noun
An instance or act of defeating or outperforming someone or something.
"The besting of the champion was unexpected."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: best, better, topper, outflank, scoop, trump, outdo, top-quality, second-best, record-breaking, primo, high-grade
Antonyms: worst