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1. defeat

verb. ['dɪˈfiːt'] win a victory over.

Etymology

  • defeat (English)
  • desfait (French)

2. defeat

noun. ['dɪˈfiːt'] an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest.

Etymology

  • defeat (English)
  • desfait (French)

3. defeat

verb. ['dɪˈfiːt'] thwart the passage of.

Etymology

  • defeat (English)
  • desfait (French)

4. defeat

noun. ['dɪˈfiːt'] the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals.

Etymology

  • defeat (English)
  • desfait (French)
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