Synonyms of trumping

Noun


1. ruff, trumping, turn, play

usage: (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit

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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