Meaning: An act of defeating an opponent; triumph
Hindi: विजय / जीत
Synonyms: triumph, win, conquest
Antonyms: defeat, loss
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) · SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
victory in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Defeat’ in the given sentence.
The first battle of Panipat was fought on 21 April 1526, where Babur introduced canon warfare and was able to gain victory on Delhi and subjugated sultanate ruler Ibrahim Lodi.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (01-July Shift 2))Answer & explanation
Answer: D) victory
The most appropriate antonym of the word ‘Defeat’ in the given sentence is:
victory.
In the sentence, ‘defeat’ refers to the loss or failure in a battle, so ‘victory’, which means winning or success, is its opposite.
Here's the breakdown of the other options:
• Subjugated means to bring under control or domination, which is related to the outcome of the battle, not directly an antonym of "defeat."
• Warfare refers to the activities associated with fighting in a war, not an antonym of "defeat."
• Gain means to obtain or achieve something, but it is not the direct opposite of "defeat."
Thus, victory is the correct antonym. - SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) One Word Substitution
From the given alternatives, select the one-word substitution of the following: An act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a competition.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Victory
Meaning: victory = an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game or competition *(विजय, जीत)*.
Why the others are wrong.
#B Glory = high fame and honour won by achievement *(गौरव, कीर्ति)* — the result of victory, not the act.
#B Transitory = lasting only a short time *(क्षणिक, अस्थायी)* — an adjective.
#B Trait = a distinguishing quality of a person *(विशेषता, गुण)*.
Answer: Victory
*Victory is the act of winning; glory is the honour that follows it.* - SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Antonyms
Choose the antonym of ‘victory’:
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Defeat
Meaning: victory = the act of winning a battle, contest or struggle *(विजय, जीत)*.
The opposite is defeat = the state of being beaten *(हार, पराजय)*.
One side's victory is always the other side's defeat.
Why the others are wrong.
• triumph = a great victory *(विजय, विजयोल्लास)* — a synonym.
• glory = honour won by achievement *(गौरव, यश)* — what victory brings.
• success = achieving one's aim *(सफलता)* — again on the winning side.
*Victory and defeat; triumph and disaster — learn antonyms in pairs.*
Examples
- “The team celebrated their victory in the finals.”
victory – questions
What is the meaning of victory in Hindi?
victory means “विजय / जीत” in Hindi. In English: An act of defeating an opponent; triumph
What are the synonyms of victory?
Synonyms of victory: triumph, win, conquest.
What is the opposite of victory?
Antonyms of victory: defeat, loss.
Has victory been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – victory has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1.