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TRUMP: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TRUMP?

Need another word that means the same as “trump”? Find 17 synonyms for “trump” in this overview.

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Trump as a Noun
Definitions of "Trump" as a noun
Synonyms of "Trump" as a noun (4 Words)
Usage Examples of "Trump" as a noun
Trump as a Verb
Definitions of "Trump" as a verb
Synonyms of "Trump" as a verb (13 Words)
Usage Examples of "Trump" as a verb

The synonyms of “Trump” are: ruff, trump out, best, outdo, outflank, scoop, outshine, outclass, upstage, put in the shade, eclipse, surpass, outperform, trump card, cornet, horn, trumpet

Trump as a Noun

Definitions of "Trump" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “trump” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A valuable resource that may be used, especially as a surprise, in order to gain an advantage.
The suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand.
(in a tarot pack) any of a special suit of 22 cards depicting symbolic and typical figures and scenes.
(card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand.
(in bridge, whist, and similar card games) a playing card of the suit chosen to rank above the others, which can win a trick where a card of a different suit has been led.
The suit of cards ranking above the others in a particular hand.
A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves.
A playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps.
A helpful or admirable person.

Synonyms of "Trump" as a noun (4 Words)

cornet	A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves.
horn	A pair of horns as an emblem of a cuckold. She took endless horn* and pressure but now she wants a divorce.*
trump card	A printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited.
trumpet	An organ reed stop with a quality resembling that of a trumpet. His voice blazed to a trumpet* in his indignation.*

Usage Examples of "Trump" as a noun

Declarer ruffs the opening lead and plays a trump.
Clubs were declared trumps.
The ace of trumps is a sure winner.
In this month General Haig decided to play his trump card: the tank.
A trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led.
The ace of trumps.
Spencer's doctor is a trump—I am like a new man.

Trump as a Verb

Definitions of "Trump" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “trump” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Produce a sound as if from a trumpet.
(in bridge, whist, and similar card games) play a trump on (a card of another suit.
Proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare.
Play a trump.
Get the better of.
Surpass (something) by saying or doing something better.

Synonyms of "Trump" as a verb (13 Words)

best	Outwit or get the better of (someone. She refused to allow herself to be bested.
eclipse	Cause an eclipse of a celestial body by intervention. The economy has eclipsed the environment as the main issue.
outclass	Cause to appear in a lower class. Villa totally outclassed us in the first half.
outdo	Get the better of. The men tried to outdo* each other in their generosity.*
outflank	Outwit. The Germans had sought to outflank* them from the north east.*
outperform	Be or do something to a greater degree. An experienced employee will outperform* the novice.*
outshine	Shine brighter than. What star outshines the sun.
put in the shade	Estimate.
ruff	Play a trump.
scoop	Pick up and move something with a scoop. A hole was scooped out in the floor of the dwelling.
surpass	Distinguish oneself. The organist was surpassing himself.
trump out	Reveal (something) about somebody’s identity or lifestyle.
upstage	Move upstage forcing the other actors to turn away from the audience. When he tried to upstage* her she sauntered down to the front of the stage.*

Usage Examples of "Trump" as a verb

Taste trumps most if not all other factors when consumers choose food products.
Why on earth did you trump my ace?
If he trumped with the 6 or 10, the opponents could overruff.
Declarer trumped the last losing spade in dummy.

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