Synonyms of champ

champ 1 of 2

noun

ˈchamp 

as in champion

the person who comes in first in a competition

the wrestling champ

Synonyms & Similar Words

• champion
• winner
• titleholder
• medalist
• victor
• titlist
• superstar
• placer
• finalist
• semifinalist
• cochampion
• cowinner
• prizewinner
• star
• world-beater
• megastar
• quarterfinalist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loser

champ

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verb

ˈchamp 

1

as in to chew

to crush or grind with the teeth

kept champing a cigar as he barked out orders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chew
• bite (on)
• crunch (on)
• chaw
• eat
• masticate
• gnaw (on)
• chomp (on)
• snack
• nibble
• swallow
• consume
• wolf
• sink one's teeth into
• munch
• pick (at)
• scarf
• gobble (up or down)
• ruminate
• peck (at)
• nosh
• scoff
• devour
• gulp
• gorge
• mumble
• gum
• bolt
• ingest
• nip

2

as in to stomp

to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure

watch the horses so they don't champ the flower beds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stomp
• stamp
• tramp
• kick
• smash
• trample
• mash
• run over
• pulp
• squash
• step (on)
• run down
• override
• boot
• squelch
• tromp
• hoof

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of champ

Noun

New Jersey, the Mid-Atlantic Region champs, took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning with the help of two Lake Mary errors. — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Jack Hirsch, biographer of Anthony’s husband, Olympic and pro boxing champ Michael Spinks, confirmed the news to Anthony’s longtime publication New York Amsterdam News. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

But Indiana got hosed and Notre Dame (whom Gen Z might now hate) could be a national champ contender in hiding. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

The two-time Grand Slam champ spoke out about supporting the testing, but taking issue with what the policy means for the transgender community. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026