trump Synonyms
trump Meaning
trump (n)
a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
(card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
trump (v)
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
get the better of
play a trump
proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare
trump (n.)
A wind instrument of music; a trumpet, or sound of a trumpet; -- used chiefly in Scripture and poetry.
A winning card; one of a particular suit (usually determined by chance for each deal) any card of which takes any card of the other suits.
An old game with cards, nearly the same as whist; -- called also ruff.
A good fellow; an excellent person.
trump (v. i.)
To blow a trumpet.
To play a trump card when one of another suit has been led.
trump (v. t.)
To play a trump card upon; to take with a trump card; as, she trumped the first trick.
To trick, or impose on; to deceive.
To impose unfairly; to palm off.
trump Sentence Examples
- The president's latest executive order is meant to trump previous regulations.
- The sound of the trumpet filled the air, trumpeting the arrival of the king.
- The boy trumped his rival in the spelling bee.
- The trump card in this negotiation is the threat of a lawsuit.
- She has always been a trump supporter, but his recent actions have made her question her loyalty.
- The Trump Organization has been accused of numerous shady business practices.
- The border wall is a central theme of Trump's immigration policy.
- Trump's tweets often dominate the headlines, trumping stories of substance.
- The candidate attempted to trump his opponent by promising lower taxes and more jobs.
- The Trump administration has made significant changes to environmental regulations, trumping the efforts of previous administrations.
FAQs About the word trump
a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps, (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the han
best,outweigh, overcome, worst, outperform, defeat, overshadow, outbalance, win (against), trim
lose (to), lose (to),,
The president's latest executive order is meant to trump previous regulations.
The sound of the trumpet filled the air, trumpeting the arrival of the king.
The boy trumped his rival in the spelling bee.
The trump card in this negotiation is the threat of a lawsuit.
