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 Jags could end up topping that run with victories in their final three home games against Tennessee, Pittsburgh and Washington. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

That advantage among Republicans will likely be key to a Matsui victory, Grose said. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

The last was 2022 when the women played NC State and the men Delaware State, both victories. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026

The New England Patriots and Drake Maye took it to the Miami Dolphins in the last two quarters, leading to a 24-19 victory. — Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026