To win a victory over, as in battle or a competition: beat, best, conquer, defeat, master, overcome, prevail against or over, rout, subdue, subjugate, surmount, triumph over, worst. Informal: trim, whip. Slang: ace, lick. Idioms: carry (or win) the day, get (or have) the best of, get (or have) the better of, go someone one better.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.
He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
and I am saved from my enemies.
~ Psalm 18:2-3
