Antonym of VICTORY.

**The reasoning** An **antonym** is a word with the *opposite* meaning. Victory means winning or succeeding in a competition or struggle. So we need the word that means the exact reverse — losing. Let's check each option: - **Win** = same as victory ✗ - **Defeat** = losing, the opposite of winning ✓ - **Success** = achieving your goal, similar to victory ✗ - **Triumph** = a great victory, same meaning ✗ Only **Defeat** gives us the opposite meaning. **Why the wrong options tempt you** Options A, C, and D are all **synonyms** (words with similar meanings) of victory, not antonyms. The examiners know students rush and might confuse "antonym" with "synonym." Win, Success, and Triumph all celebrate the same thing victory does — they're on the same team. The trap is picking what *sounds familiar* instead of what means the *opposite*. **Quick takeaway** When you see "antonym," think **opposite ends of a spectrum** — if victory is at the top (winning), defeat is at the bottom (losing).