DEFEAT

/dɪˈfiːt/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 10

Scrabble letter values: D2E1F4E1A1T1 = 10

Definition

  1. verb win a victory over. — synonyms: get_the_better_of, overcome
  2. verb thwart the passage of. — synonyms: kill, shoot_down, vote_down, vote_out
  3. noun an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest. — synonyms: licking
  4. noun the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals. — synonyms: frustration

Examples

  • “You must overcome all difficulties”
  • “defeat your enemies”
  • “He overcame his shyness”

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