Defeat

Meaning

to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition

to win a victory over someone or something in a competition or battle

Example Sentences

The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.

Our team defeated their rivals in the final match.

Example Expressions

snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

Synonyms

conquer, overcome, vanquish, beat, overpower

Entry 1

conquer, overcome, vanquish, beat

Entry 2

conquer, overcome, beat, overpower, vanquish

Antonyms

victory, triumph, win, succeed, surrender, lose, yield

Entry 1

victory, triumph, win, succeed

Entry 2

surrender, lose, yield

Collocations

defeat the enemy, admit defeat, crushing defeat, defeat the purpose, heavy defeat

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defeat the enemy, admit defeat, crushing defeat

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defeat the enemy, defeat the purpose, heavy defeat, crushing defeat