achievement synonyms

achievement

n.

  1. The act of reaching a goal

    attainment, accomplishment, fulfillment, realization, actualization, effectuation, encompassment, execution; see also success 1.

  2. A creditable action completed

    accomplishment, feat, exploit, contrivance, triumph, hit, success, realization, acquirement, creation, completion, consummation, masterwork, masterpiece, performance, deed, act, enactment, victory, conquest, chef d'oeuvre (French), tour de force, coup, attainment, rendition, action, stunt, feather in one's cap*.

    Antonyms failure*, blunder*, collapse.

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