trophy
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Synonyms: atrophy, tropey, trophi, tropho, -trophy, tropy, rophy, troph, troph-, brophy, strophy
Antonyms: atrophy, tropey, trophi, tropho, -trophy, tropy, rophy, troph, troph-, brophy, strophy
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Noun
- An [[object]], usually in the form of a [[statuette]], [[cup]], or [[shield]], awarded for [[success]] in a [[competition]] or to mark a special [[achievement]].
- An object [[take]]n as a [[prize]] by a [[hunter]], or a [[conqueror]] or [[belligerent]], especially one that is [[display]]ed.
- Any emblem of success; a [[status symbol]].
- {{lb|en|criminology|by extension}} An object taken by a [[serial killer]] or [[rapist]] as a [[memento]] of the [[crime]].
- {{lb|en|historical|Ancient Rome}} A [[tropæum#English|tropæum]].
- {{lb|en|art|architecture}} A display of weaponry and other militaria, often captured from a defeated enemy, as an ornament designed for the purpose of triumphalist display by a victor or as a show of military prowess by a monarch.
- An [[artifact]] or [[artwork]] that has been stolen by a criminal and traded on the [[black market]].
- An animal killed by a [[trophy hunter]] that usually has its parts sold on the black market.
Verb
- {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[adorn]] (someone) with [[trophy#Noun|trophies]].
- {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[win#Verb|win]] a trophy in a [[competition]].
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