victor

vic·tor

noun \ˈvik-tər\

Definition of VICTOR

: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner

— victor adjective

Examples of VICTOR

1. the victors in the battle
2. <the computer is usually the victor in a chess match against a human opponent>

Origin of VICTOR

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin, from vincere to conquer, win; akin to Old English wīgan to fight, Lithuanian veikti to be active

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to VICTOR

Synonyms: beater, conqueror, master, subduer, trimmer, vanquisher, whipper, winner

Antonyms: loser

Related Words: champ, champion, finalist, placer; dominator, overdog, ruler, subjugator, top dog

Near Antonyms: punching bag, pushover, quitter; failure, flop, washout; underdog

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Rhymes with VICTOR

lictor