Synonyms of victor

victor

noun

ˈvik-tər 

1

as in winner

one that defeats an enemy or opponent

the computer is usually the victor in a chess match against a human opponent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• winner
• conqueror
• vanquisher
• champion
• master
• subduer
• beater
• whipper
• champ
• trimmer
• placer
• ruler
• dominator
• finalist
• subjugator
• top dog
• overdog

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loser
• failure
• flop
• washout
• punching bag
• pushover
• quitter
• underdog

2

as in champion

the person who comes in first in a competition

the victor in the science fair had constructed a functioning telescope

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loser

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of victor

The co-main event is a crucial lightweight title eliminator, pitting Arman Tsarukyan against Mauricio Ruffy in a five-round contest, with the victor expected to challenge champion Justin Gaethje next. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

After the Battle of Actium in 31 bce, Octavian emerged the sole victor. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

Both woman victors guarantees Tennesseans will have their first woman governor after November. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

One of Ford’s Model T’s initially landed in first place, but the victors were later disqualified because Ford’s team hadn’t followed the rules. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026