Synonyms of trump

Noun


1. trump, trump card, playing card

usage: a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps; "the ace of trumps is a sure winner"

2. trump, suit

usage: (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand; "clubs were declared trumps"; "a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led"

3. cornet, horn, trumpet, trump, brass, brass instrument

usage: a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

Verb


1. trump, sound, go

usage: produce a sound as if from a trumpet

2. outdo, outflank, trump, best, scoop, beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish

usage: get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition"

3. trump, ruff, move, go

usage: play a trump

4. trump, trump out, announce, denote

usage: proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare

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Definition and meaning of trump (Dictionary)