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triumph over

VERB
best
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beat blank conquer outclass outdo outshine overcome surpass take care of trounce
STRONG
KO better blast bulldoze clobber cream deck drub exceed excel flax floor get the better of lambaste lick master outstrip prevail tan thrash top total transcend trash triumph wallop wax whip whomp whop wipe
WEAK
beat up knock off let have it put away shoot down shut down take down waste wipe out wipe the floor with zap
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail forfeit lose retreat surrender yield
STRONG
be inferior fall behind uphold
WEAK
give up relent
VERB
overcome
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conquer crush overpower overwhelm reduce stun surmount survive weather win
STRONG
best down drown hurdle lick master outlive overthrow prevail prostrate render run over shock subdue subjugate throw vanquish whelm worst
WEAK
be victorious come out on top get around get the better of knock over knock socks off rise above
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail forfeit lose surrender yield
STRONG
help
WEAK
give in
VERB
subdue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conquer crush extinguish humble overcome overpower quell repress restrain suppress tame temper
STRONG
break check control defeat discipline dominate drop gentle mellow overrun quash quench quiet quieten reduce soften squelch subjugate trample vanquish
WEAK
bear down beat down break in get the better of get the upper hand get under control put down shut down tone down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aggravate agitate build up encourage let go lose praise release surrender yield
STRONG
aid allow assist give up help liberate permit start strengthen
WEAK
arouse incite rouse
VERB
upset
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beat outplay overcome overpower win
STRONG
conquer overthrow overturn topple
WEAK
be victorious get the better of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lose surrender yield
WEAK
delight fail hold make happy order place please straighten
VERB
vanquish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conquer crush overcome overpower quell repress rout subdue surmount
STRONG
beat humble overturn overwhelm reduce subjugate subvert trample
WEAK
bear down put down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
give in let go lose release surrender win yield
WEAK
fail

Example Sentences

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Lei defeated 2024 winner Kyren Wilson in the first round at the Crucible in 2025 and will return there after never falling behind in his 10-5 triumph over Welshman Day.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

For a club that have been flirting dangerously with relegation for much of the season, the triumph over Michael Carrick's side felt like more than three points.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Jordan’s triumph over his fellow nominees, particularly “Marty Supreme” star Timothée Chalamet, is a positive sign as the actor looks toward the Academy Awards later this month.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

And the second-placed San Antonio Spurs put some pressure on the leaders, Oklahoma City Thunder, with a 121-94 triumph over the Phoenix Suns.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

“Territorial Kantorek, we have the good fortune to live in a great age, we must brace ourselves and triumph over hardship.”

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

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