a success or triumph over an enemy in battle or war.

an engagement ending in such triumph

American victories in the Pacific were won at great cost.

the ultimate and decisive superiority in any battle or contest

The new vaccine effected a victory over poliomyelitis.

a success or superior position achieved against any opponent, opposition, difficulty, etc.

a moral victory.

( initial capital letter ) the ancient Roman goddess Victoria, often represented in statues or on coins as the personification of victory.

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defeat , failure , forfeit , loss , defeat.

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achievement , advantage , ascendancy , bull’s-eye , clean sweep , conquest , control , defeat , defeating , destruction , dominion , feather in cap , gain , grand slam , hit , hole in one , killing * , laurels , mission accomplished , overthrow , prize , subjugation , superiority , supremacy , sweep , the gold , triumph , upper hand * , upset , winning , win , cadmean victory , mastery , ovation , pyrrhic victory , success , trophy , vee , walkover