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defeat

/dɪˈfiːt/
Main Example

They defeat their opponents easily.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To win against someone in a competition or battle.

Other Example

She will defeat her rival in the race.

The team hopes to defeat the champions this season.

He managed to defeat the puzzle in record time.

Synonyms

defeat an opponent

defeat a rival

defeat in battle

Synonyms

overcome

conquer

vanquish

defeat

/dɪˈfiːt/
Main Example

They defeat their opponents in the game.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To win a victory over someone in a competition or conflict.

Other Example

She will defeat her rival in the race.

The team hopes to defeat the champions this season.

He managed to defeat his fears and try again.

Synonyms

defeat an opponent

defeat a challenge

defeat in battle

Synonyms

overcome

conquer

vanquish

defeat

/dɪˈfiːt/
Main Example

The team faced a defeat last night.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The loss in a competition or conflict.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

defeat

/dɪˈfiːt/
Main Example

They defeat the plan to build a new park.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To prevent someone from achieving something.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

defeat

/dɪˈfiːt/
Main Example

The rain will defeat our plans for a picnic.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To prevent someone from achieving something.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

defeat

/dɪˈfiːt/
Main Example

She saw the project’s failure as a personal defeat.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A setback or failure in achieving a goal.

Other Example
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Synonyms

defeat

/dɪˈfiːt/
en-us undefineddefeat
Main Example

Our team faced a defeat in the final match.

Example context
en-us flagOur team faced a defeat in the final match.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The loss in a competition or battle.

Other Example

The team suffered a defeat last night.

en-us flagThe team suffered a defeat last night.

Her defeat in the race was unexpected.

en-us flagHer defeat in the race was unexpected.

We celebrated despite the defeat.

en-us flagWe celebrated despite the defeat.
Synonyms

defeat in battle

en-us flagdefeat in battle

suffer a defeat

en-us flagsuffer a defeat

face defeat

en-us flagface defeat
Synonyms

loss

setback

failure

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