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

Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had avoided debating challenger Flávio Bolsonaro — the son of a former president jailed for staging a coup — but the rightist’s first-round victory put the president on the back foot. — semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Maybe not the way Santa Margarita, the defending champion, is improving on a weekly basis similar to last season when the Eagles separated themselves and cruised to victory. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

The team’s 2026 title ended a drought that began after a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, in 1973. — Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

The Texans’ season isn’t over just yet The Houston Texans are winners of two straight after a 34-31 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026