Trump

usgb/trʌmp/
verb

To beat someone or something by doing better than them.

In the card game, his ace of hearts trumped my king of clubs.
Visual representation of "trump" - To beat someone or something by doing better than them

Often appears as...

  • trump a card
  • trump an argument
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Often Competitive

Used when someone outperforms others in a contest or competition.

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Her presentation trumped all others in the meeting.
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Figurative Victory

Can be used metaphorically to express victory in non-competitive contexts.

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Her argument trumped mine, so we proceeded with her plan.
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