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Definition of "besting" []

  • Present participle of best. (verb)

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Use "besting" in a sentence
  • "So what did he think of again besting Howe, the Hall of Famer who set the franchise record of eight goals in one series (seven games) in 1949?"
  • "This passage is an ‘entrapment’ story, which sought to show Jesus’ wisdom in besting His adversaries."
  • "'Then we may console ourselves that his "besting" will be legal, in which case no harm will come of it,' said George with a smile, as, having put his skates on, he gave his hand to his sister and took her for a round."