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triumph Synonyms

Another word for triumph

Choosing another word for triumph depends on context, so the 28 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A great victory, notable achievement, or decisive success following a difficult struggle or effort.

Usage Example

"The development of the vaccine was hailed as a major victory of modern medicine."

Strongest
victory
success
Strong
achievement
conquest
accomplishment
win
feat
masterstroke

• verb (Context 2)

To achieve a great victory, prevail, or be successful after a struggle or competition.

Usage Example

"Despite facing numerous injuries throughout the season, the visiting team managed to prevail in the championship final."

Strongest
prevail
succeed
win
Strong
conquer
overcome
vanquish
prosper

• noun (Context 3)

A state of joyful exultation, pride, or jubilation resulting from a victory or success.

Usage Example

"She raised her arms in jubilation as she crossed the finish line ahead of her rivals."

Strongest
jubilation
exultation
Strong
elation
rejoicing
ecstasy
euphoria
pride

• verb (Context 4)

To rejoice, exult, or take open pride in a victory or mastery over a rival.

Usage Example

"Critics noted that the author never sought to exult over his literary detractors in his memoirs."

Strongest
exult
rejoice
Strong
jubilate
glory
revel
gloat
crow

Opposites of triumph

The opposite of triumph shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

defeat
failure
fail
lose
despair
loss
succumb
sorrow
See all opposites of triumph

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