triumph

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of TRIUMPH

to achieve victory (as in a contest) <despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed>

Synonyms conquer, prevail, triumph

Related Words overcome, sweep; squeak, squeeze; contend, vie; succeed; breeze, romp

Near Antonyms collapse, fail, flop, fold, wash out; flounder, struggle; decline, slip, slump, wane

Antonyms lose

to feel or express joy or triumph <in that part of the world it's customary for people to triumph by firing guns into the air>

Synonyms crow, delight, exuberate, glory, jubilate, joy, kvell, rejoice, triumph

Related Words gloat, preen, swell; boast, brag; flaunt, parade, show off, strut, swagger

Near Antonyms bemoan, bewail, grieve, lament, regret, weep

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