outclass vs athletics

outclass is not a noun while athletics is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
outclass	No	No	Yes	No
athletics	Yes	No	No	No

outclass (noun)	athletics (noun)
	an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
	participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
	a contest between athletes

outclass (verb)	athletics (verb)
cause to appear in a lower class