(~s, ~ning, ~ned)
1.
In a battle, if one army is ~ned, they are in a very weak position because the opposing army has more or better weapons.
First Airborne Division was heavily ~ned by German forces...
VERB: usu passive, be V-ed
2.
If you are ~ned in a contest, you are beaten because your rival is stronger or better than you.
Clearly, the BBC is being ~ned by ITV’s original drama...
He soon hit top speed to ~ all his rivals in the opening qualifying session.
VERB: be V-ed, V n