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

The charter change’s passage marks a second reform victory for Pardo in recent months. — Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Budnik also openly displayed the Israeli flag following his victory in Shanghai without facing a similar sanction. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

The Southeast Side has long dealt with industrial pollution and environmental justice issues, but in recent years residents won two major victories. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

After Another’s victory in the 2025–26 Movies Fantasy League campaign. — Vulture Editors, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026