defeat

verbnounB1 · Intermediate

To win against someone in a fight or game.

Meanings of «defeat»

1 · verb

to win against someone in a fight or game

I hope our team will defeat the other team tonight.

2 · noun

a loss in a fight, game, or contest

The team was sad after such a big defeat.

Similar: loss failure downfall

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The difference between similar words

to win against an opponent

beatthe everyday word; to win a game or raceI beat my brother at chess.

defeatto win against an enemy or a strong teamOur team defeated the champions in the final.

thrashinformalto win by a very big differenceWe thrashed them by six goals.

win against someone by force

defeatwin against an enemy or teamOur team defeated them by two goals.

overpowerwin because you are strongerThree guards overpowered the thief.

subduebring a person or animal under controlPolice tried to subdue the angry man.

conquertake a country by force, or beat a fearThe army conquered the whole region.

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Sports & Games › Competitions & Events

a loss in a game or contest

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