Synonyms for

Trump

Verb / trʌmp / Another word for trump — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to beat someone or something by doing or producing something better

Synonyms & similar words

trumpout best trumpcard trumpet scoop ruff horn outflank outdo cornet beat outdo outshine outclass surpass eclipse excel top best defeat conquer overcome prevail win trounce vanquish subdue master dominate outrank

Synonyms by register

Formal

outdo surpass excel transcend

Informal

beat top lick outclass

Literary

eclipse outshine vanquish

Antonyms

lose fail surrender yield capitulate decline defeat

Common collocations

  • trump card
  • trump all others
  • trump the competition
  • trump expectations
  • trump the record
  • trump any other

Word family

noun trump
verb trump

Usage note

Primarily used in card games to refer to a card of the suit chosen to be trumps, or to play such a card. Can also mean to outdo or beat someone or something.

Example sentences

  1. She trumped her friends in the spelling bee competition.
  2. His new invention trumped the previous model.
  3. The student trumped the teacher with their knowledge of math.
  4. The team trumped their opponents by scoring the winning goal in the final minutes of the game.
  5. Her singing voice trumped all the other contestants in the talent show.

Quotes

  • My favorite part of the game is the opportunity to play. - Donald Trump
  • I have a great relationship with the Mexican people. - Donald Trump
  • I'm not a politician, and have never wanted to be one. - Donald Trump

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