Synonyms for checkmate
- verb
- interjection
Definitions
- v. 1
To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.
My opponent checkmated me in four moves!
- interj. 1
Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.
Forms
- Past participle
- checkmated
e.g. checkmated → defeated, baffled, discomfited…
Example sentences
- defeat Don't do that, Tom! That would defeat the purpose!
- discomfit Don't worry. Your joke did not really discomfit me.
By length
- 6 letters
- defeat2, baffle2
- 9 letters
- discomfit
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (defeat2 = 2 syllables).