Synonyms of victory

victory

noun

ˈvik-t(ə-)rē 

as in win

an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent

with great effort, our team managed an upset victory in the final moments

a victory that won them a spot in the championship round

Synonyms & Similar Words

• win
• triumph
• success
• palm
• conquest
• capture
• landslide
• sweep
• subjugation
• shutout
• blowout
• mastery
• walkover
• runaway
• romp
• vanquishing
• takeover
• laugher
• walkaway
• squeaker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defeat
• loss
• overthrow
• beating
• rout
• whipping
• trimming
• upset
• failure
• disaster
• licking
• collapse
• drubbing
• debacle
• shellacking
• flop
• washout
• decline
• slip
• slump
• setback
• wane
• fizzle
• lurch
• nonsuccess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of victory

Bryce Elder spun a gem Wednesday and the Braves ran their winning streak to seven with a 4-1 victory over the Marlins at Truist Park. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The Liberty victory pushed the team’s win streak to three games. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

As the Yankees got the victory at home, 2-0, Lombard finished his night at the plate 1-for-2 with a walk. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Williamson’s victory ends his time on the bench after four terms. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026