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defeat meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of defeat at MeaningMonkey.org. defeat meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.DEFEAT noun
Definition of defeat (noun)
- an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
- the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
- synonyms: frustration
DEFEAT verb
Definition of defeat (verb)
- win a victory over
- "You must overcome all difficulties"; "defeat your enemies"; "He overcame his shyness"; "He overcame his infirmity"; "Her anger got the better of her and she blew up"
- synonyms: get the better of, overcome
- thwart the passage of
- "kill a motion"; "he shot down the student's proposal"
- synonyms: kill, shoot down, vote down, vote out
Source: Princeton University Wordnet