Palm
Palm noun - An instance of defeating an enemy or opponent.
Usage example: the judges' decision was unanimous: the palm would go to the pianist who had played an early piece by Chopin
Success and palm are semantically related. in honour topic. In some cases you can use "Success" instead a noun "Palm", when it comes to topics like victory.
Success
Success noun - A person or thing that is successful.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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In the Big Finish Doctor Who story Shadow of Death, when the Doctor is trying to rewire an automatic door without success, the narrator says "In frustration, he smacked the controls with the palm of his hand", and we immediately hear the door opening sound effect.
Source: Percussive Maintenance
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