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

But to him, the real victor of soccer’s premier tournament just might be the United States. — Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Spain or Argentina will win the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, but another victor from the tournament is short-term rentals. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 July 2026

The victor also earns a larger share of the tournament prize money, $2 million more to be exact. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

The victors, be warned, may well attempt some singing of their own at the end. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026