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Synonyms of trump

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Another word for trump is outsmart. Other synonyms of trump are Jew's harp, ruff, clown and cheat.

Synonyms and similar words for trump

verbTo get the better of, or finesse, a competitor.

  • outsmartTo beat in a competition of wits.

nounSynonym of Jew's harp.

  • Jew's harpA musical instrument consisting of a thin flexible reed mounted in a stiff crescent frame. The narrow end of the frame...

verbTo play a trump card on another suit.

  • ruffTo play a trump card to a trick when unable to follow suit (that is, when unable to play a card of the same suit as the...

verbTo act like a fool.

verbTo lie, deceive.

Meaning of trump

  1. noun The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.
  2. noun A playing card of that suit.
  3. noun Something that gives one an advantage, especially one held in reserve.

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Questions about synonyms of trump

What is another word for trump?
Trump has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as outsmart, Jew's harp, ruff, clown and cheat.
What does trump mean?
Trump means the suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.

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