champion

[cham-pee-uhn] / ˈtʃæm pi ən /

ADJECTIVE

best, excellent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

super unbeaten undefeated

STRONG

boss capital chief choice cool dandy distinguished first head premier prime principal superior tops

WEAK

blue-ribbon greatest illustrious out of sight out of this world outstanding prize-winning splendid tiptop top-drawer top-notch topflight world-class

Antonyms

STRONG

auxiliary bad extra inferior least lower minor poor secondary trivial unimportant

WEAK

poorest worst

NOUN

defeater in competition; preeminent supporter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

challenger champ defender hero medalist number one winner

STRONG

advocate ally backer conqueror endorser exponent expounder guardian heroine nonpareil paladin partisan patron proponent protector supporter sympathizer upholder vanquisher victor vindicator warrior

WEAK

numero uno the greatest titleholder top dog

Antonyms

STRONG

antagonist enemy loser opponent opposition

VERB

advocate, support

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defend espouse fight for promote uphold

STRONG

back battle contend patronize support

WEAK

go to bat for plead for put in a good word for ride shotgun for side with stand behind stand up for thump for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forsake

STRONG

oppose

WEAK

be against

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Inflicting champions Bath's first home league defeat in 14 months will keep fans glued to their screens at least.

From BBC

But playing long into the summer in sapping conditions to become world champions is beginning to take its toll.

From Barron's

The Patriots would clinch the AFC East division crown if Buffalo loses to defending champion Philadelphia in a later game.

From Barron's

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored for Africa Cup of Nations defending champions Ivory Coast in a 1-1 draw with Cameroon on Sunday that left them sharing top spot in Group F.

From Barron's

Defending champions Ivory Coast failed to join the trio after drawing 1-1 with Cameroon in a lively Marrakesh showdown.

From Barron's

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