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triumph vs congratulate

congratulate vs triumph

triumph is a noun but congratulate is not a noun.

triumph and congratulate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
triumph Yes No Yes No
congratulate No No Yes No
As verbs, congratulate is a hyponym of triumph; that is, congratulate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than triumph:
  • triumph: dwell on with satisfaction
  • congratulate: pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
Other hyponyms of triumph include preen.
triumph (noun) congratulate (noun)
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
the exultation of victory
triumph (verb) congratulate (verb)
dwell on with satisfaction say something to someone that expresses praise
to express great joy express congratulations
prove superior pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
be ecstatic with joy be proud of
Difference between triumph and congratulate

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