Win and Worsted

Win

Win verb - To achieve victory (as in a contest).

Worsted is an antonym for win.

Nearby Words: winning, winner, wining

Worsted

Worsted noun - A tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool.

Win is an antonym for worsted in topics: defeat, defeat overwhelmingly.

Nearby Word: worsting
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