Synonyms and antonyms of To win a game, competition or argument in American Thesaurus

win (verb)

to achieve victory in a war, battle, or argument

clinch (verb)

to manage to win or achieve something by doing one final thing that makes it certain

sweep (verb)

to win all of the games in a series or all of the top places in a competition

romp ahead ()

to start to win or increase quickly and easily

be placed first/second etc. (verb)

British to finish in first/second etc. position

triumph (verb)

to win a great victory, or to have a great success

notch up ()

to win something, or to achieve something

mop up (American)

American to win, or succeed in doing something

wrap up (informal)

informal to achieve something such as a victory or an agreement

conquer (verb)

literary to win a victory

be placed first/second etc. (verb)

American to finish a competition in a particular position

be placed first/second etc. (verb)

to finish second in a race, especially in a horse race

capture a title ()

to win an important race or competition

come out on top/come out tops ()

to be the best or the winner

go up (British)

British to move to a higher division in a sports league (=a group of teams)

outscore (verb)

to get more points than your opponent in a game or competition

register (verb)

mainly journalism to achieve something in a game or competition

romp home/to victory ()

to win something such as a race or competition very easily

run away with (informal)

informal to win a competition, game, or prize very easily

scramble home ()

to manage to win a game that you nearly lost

scrape home ()

to achieve victory in a way that is not very impressive

sweep to victory ()

to easily win a competition or an election

win by a nose ()

to win by a very slight amount

win hands down ()

to win by a large amount or very easily

win the day ()

to win in the end, often after being nearly defeated