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Checkmate (Verb)

Meaning

Place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game; "Kasparov checkmated his opponent after only a few moves".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

  • Mate

Hypernyms

  • Shell
  • Trounce
  • Beat Out
  • Crush
  • Vanquish

Related Words

  • Checkmate (noun)
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