Synonyms for

Victor

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

Definition

Victor means a person who has won a contest, game or battle.

Synonyms & similar words

master loser superior winner winner champion conqueror vanquisher triumph hero victorious successful king queen prizewinner titleholder medalist victress

Synonyms by register

Formal

champion winner conqueror triumphant

Informal

champ top dog winner

Literary

overcomer conqueror

Antonyms

loser defeated vanquished underdog failure opponent rival

Common collocations

  • victor in
  • victor over
  • declared victor
  • the victor
  • victor at
  • victor of

Word family

noun victory
verb victorize
adjective victorious
adverb victoriously

Usage note

While 'victor' is a noun, it is often used attributively, as in 'victor nation'. It emphasizes the act of winning rather than just the state of being a winner.

Example sentences

  1. The victor of the chess competition got a trophy.
  2. The team that scores more goals will be the victor.
  3. It's not always easy to be a victor, sometimes you lose.
  4. The victor of the math quiz was very happy.
  5. The victor of the battle was celebrated by the people.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison

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