Overthrow
Overthrow noun - Failure to win a contest.
Usage example: the surprising overthrow of the world's top-ranked chess player
Nearby Words: overthrown, overthrowing
Triumph
Triumph noun - An instance of defeating an enemy or opponent.
Usage example: our stunning triumph on the field won us the title of regional champs
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