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victory
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vic·to·ry

noun \ˈvik-t(ə-)rē\
plural vic·to·ries

Definition of VICTORY

1
: the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist
2
: achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties
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Examples of VICTORY

  1. The general led the troops to victory.
  2. They had never experienced the thrill of victory.
  3. The passage of the law was a tremendous victory for their cause.
  4. It was a decisive victory for the army.

Origin of VICTORY

Middle English victorie, from Anglo-French, from Latin victoria, from victor
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to VICTORY

Synonyms
palm, triumph, win
Antonyms
beating, defeat, drubbing, licking, loss, overthrow, rout, shellacking, trimming, whipping

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