defeating

NOUN

conquest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annexation invasion occupation rout subjugation takeover

STRONG

acquisition appropriation conquering coup discomfiture killing overthrow score splash subjection success triumph win

WEAK

big win clean sweep grand slam routing subdual vanquishment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

surrender

STRONG

failure forfeit loss

WEAK

yielding

NOUN

victory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achievement advantage defeat gain grand slam hit sweep triumph winning

STRONG

ascendancy bull's-eye conquest control destruction dominion killing laurels overthrow prize subjugation superiority supremacy upset

WEAK

clean sweep feather in cap hole in one mission accomplished the gold upper hand

Antonyms

STRONGEST

failure forfeit loss

STRONG

inferiority subservience weakness

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After defeating Republican incumbent Rep. Mimi Walters in 2018, Porter quickly emerged as one of the Democratic Party’s most recognizable progressives.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

It seemed like bankruptcy lawyer Hydee Feldstein Soto came out of nowhere in 2022, defeating five rivals in her campaign to become the city attorney.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Beau Greaves became the first woman to win a PDC ranking title by defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

"Success in defeating Alzheimer's hinges on interdisciplinary collaboration and holistic innovation," the authors conclude.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

He insists he has some insight into defeating Camp Jupiter.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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