Moral victory Uncommon

Origin: Latin suffix -ory

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

An apparent defeat that is in some important sense a real victory.

See Also

apparent defeat

Related Terms

apparent defeat

Rhyming Words

ory cory rory sory lory dory gory jory pory frory flory emory atory glory chory story moory amory armory memory

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