What is another word for pyrrhic victory?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪrhɪk vˈɪktəɹˌi] (IPA) 
A Pyrrhic victory is a term used to describe a victory that comes at a high cost. It refers to a win that is achieved but not without significant damage or losses. Some synonyms for Pyrrhic victory include costly victory, hollow victory, and phyrric triumph. These phrases are similar in meaning, as they all suggest that although one may have won the battle, the cost of winning was too great to justify the achievement. Other synonyms of Pyrrhic victory include a ruined victory, vain victory, and a fruitless triumph. These terms all suggest that the victory was ultimately pointless or empty due to the cost of achieving it.
