overdog
noun/ˈəʊvədɒɡ/
/ˈəʊvərdɔːɡ/
(disapproving)- a person, organization or country that is successful or in a stronger position than others, especially when they seem to have an unfair advantage
- political leaders who support the interests of the overdog
- The judge had a reputation as a champion of the overdog.
- This newspaper aims to defend the underdog and bite the ankle of the overdog.
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