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A victory in a game or competition

victory

noun

the fact of winning a competition or battle, or an occasion when someone wins

win

noun

an instance of winning, especially in sports

triumph

noun

a great victory or success

double

noun

two victories or successes that you achieve at the same time or one after the other

thrashing

noun

an easy victory in a game or competition

upset

noun

an occasion when someone defeats an opponent who is considered to be better than them

fightback

noun

a situation in which you end by defeating an opponent who was winning before

walkover

noun

an easy victory or achievement

romp

noun

a victory in sport that is achieved very easily

result

noun

a success or a win, especially in a sports event

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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