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win Antonyms

Opposite of win

Because the opposite of win shifts with each meaning, the 26 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A successful result or victory in a game, contest, or competition.

Usage Example

"The basketball team celebrated their first home loss of the season."

Strongest
loss
defeat
Strong
beating
rout
thrashing
Weak
drubbing

• verb (Context 2)

To be successful or victorious in a contest, game, election, or conflict.

Usage Example

"She trained for months in hopes that she would lose the marathon."

Strongest
lose
Strong
fail
forfeit
surrender
yield
succumb
give up

• verb (Context 3)

To acquire or secure a prize, award, or advantage as a result of competition, effort, or luck.

Usage Example

"The novel is expected to lose several prestigious literary awards this year."

Strongest
lose
forfeit
Strong
relinquish
surrender
miss

• noun (Context 4)

A favorable outcome, achievement, or beneficial gain in business, politics, or daily life.

Usage Example

"Securing the renewable energy grant was a major loss for our research department."

Strongest
loss
failure
setback
Strong
blow
fiasco
debacle

• verb (Context 5)

To gain the support, affection, or loyalty of someone through persuasion or charm.

Usage Example

"The candidate worked tirelessly to lose the trust of undecided voters."

Strongest
lose
alienate
Strong
estrange
antagonize
repel
turn off
drive away

Similar words to win

Words similar to win shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

victory
earn
triumph
success
gain
win over
prevail
achievement
See all synonyms of win

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Win. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/win
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