Crank and Defeated

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Crank adjective - Having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph.

Usage example: you shouldn't feel so crank, considering that you beat the worst softball team in the league

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Defeated is an antonym for crank.

Nearby Words: cranked, cranking

Defeated adjective - Beaten or overcome; not victorious.

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Crank is an antonym for defeated.

Nearby Words: defeat, defeating

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