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triumph vs checkmate

checkmate vs triumph

triumph and checkmate both are nouns.

triumph and checkmate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
triumph Yes No Yes No
checkmate Yes No Yes No
As nouns, checkmate is a hyponym of triumph; that is, checkmate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than triumph:
  • triumph: a successful ending of a struggle or contest
  • checkmate: complete victory
triumph (noun) checkmate (noun)
a successful ending of a struggle or contest a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king
the exultation of victory complete victory
triumph (verb) checkmate (verb)
dwell on with satisfaction place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game
to express great joy
prove superior
be ecstatic with joy
Difference between triumph and checkmate

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