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Synonyms
Verb
- beat
- best
- conquer
- dispatch
- do down [British]
- get
- get around
- lick
- master
- overbear
- overcome
- overmatch
- prevail (over)
- skunk
- stop
- subdue
- surmount
- take
- trim
- triumph (over)
- upend
- win (against)
- worst
Noun
- beating
- drubbing
- licking
- loss
- lump
- overthrow
- plastering
- rout
- shellacking
- trimming
- trouncing
- whipping
Example Sentences
Verb We must be ready to defeat our enemies in battle. Our candidate defeated him in the last election. She finally found a solution to a problem that had defeated many other researchers. The bill was defeated in the state senate. Scientists from around the world are working to defeat the disease. Noun We weren't prepared for defeat. One small error could make the difference between success and defeat. After several tries we were forced to accept defeat. They celebrated their defeat of the enemy. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Baltimore Sun, 9 Sep. 2022 That has long meant an alliance with the building trades, including unions that represent refinery and utility workers who would join forces to defeat certain kinds of climate legislation. Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 The Zips rallied at home, 30-23 in overtime, in their opener to defeat Football Championship Subdivision opponent St. Francis (Pennsylvania) last Thursday. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 Last year, Southeastern was the only team to defeat both Harding and Ouachita. Rex Nelson, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2022 But down that road lies more political trouble as politicians use courts, rather than elections, to defeat their opponents. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 That year, Garcia supported civil engineer Tanya Patino in her unsuccessful campaign to defeat Burke on the Southwest Side. Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Tuesday’s event was aimed at Gen Z voters 25 and under, a key demographic that Democrats hope to turn out in November to defeat Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Brother Martin placed five runners in the top 10 to overcome a resounding individual win by St. Paul’s Mac Conwell, last year’s individual Invitational Boys’ winner, to defeat the Saints 28-56. Arthur L. Mack, al, 3 Sep. 2022 Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Game 6 defeat to the Mavericks would be Mitchell’s last game with the franchise, but his post-game interview gave even more reason to wonder. Aaron Falk, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 The expeditious defeat of Putin is certainly a national-security priority for the United States, though it ... Victoria Coates, National Review, 20 Aug. 2022 Wyoming defeat is a win for Trump and a decisive blow to the fading GOP establishment. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022 That’s how thin the margin between victory and defeat can be. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 13 Aug. 2022 The legend goes the technique of opening bottles of bubbles with a weapon was used by Napoleon and his troops, whether in victory or defeat. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Even small changes in the balance between the parties can make the difference between victory and defeat in the next election, and compromises can reduce the enthusiasm of each party’s base. William A. Galston, WSJ, 26 July 2022 The resounding defeat of Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor who had $50 million from billionaire Ken Griffin in his campaign pocketbook, is just one example. Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2022 See More
Verb
The Hoosiers looked shaky in their opener, needing a late rally to defeat Illinois on a last-minute touchdown. Baltimore Sun, 9 Sep. 2022 That has long meant an alliance with the building trades, including unions that represent refinery and utility workers who would join forces to defeat certain kinds of climate legislation. Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 The Zips rallied at home, 30-23 in overtime, in their opener to defeat Football Championship Subdivision opponent St. Francis (Pennsylvania) last Thursday. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 Last year, Southeastern was the only team to defeat both Harding and Ouachita. Rex Nelson, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2022 But down that road lies more political trouble as politicians use courts, rather than elections, to defeat their opponents. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 That year, Garcia supported civil engineer Tanya Patino in her unsuccessful campaign to defeat Burke on the Southwest Side. Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Tuesday’s event was aimed at Gen Z voters 25 and under, a key demographic that Democrats hope to turn out in November to defeat Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Brother Martin placed five runners in the top 10 to overcome a resounding individual win by St. Paul’s Mac Conwell, last year’s individual Invitational Boys’ winner, to defeat the Saints 28-56. Arthur L. Mack, al, 3 Sep. 2022 Noun
A year later, given the option to select his opponent in the first round of qualifying, the defeat was still fresh in Capps' mind. Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Game 6 defeat to the Mavericks would be Mitchell’s last game with the franchise, but his post-game interview gave even more reason to wonder. Aaron Falk, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 The expeditious defeat of Putin is certainly a national-security priority for the United States, though it ... Victoria Coates, National Review, 20 Aug. 2022 Wyoming defeat is a win for Trump and a decisive blow to the fading GOP establishment. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022 That’s how thin the margin between victory and defeat can be. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 13 Aug. 2022 The legend goes the technique of opening bottles of bubbles with a weapon was used by Napoleon and his troops, whether in victory or defeat. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Even small changes in the balance between the parties can make the difference between victory and defeat in the next election, and compromises can reduce the enthusiasm of each party’s base. William A. Galston, WSJ, 26 July 2022 The resounding defeat of Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor who had $50 million from billionaire Ken Griffin in his campaign pocketbook, is just one example. Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English defeten, defaiten "to ruin, destroy, nullify," in part verbal derivative of defet "disfigured, null and void (in law)," borrowed from Anglo-French defait, defet, desfet, past participle of defaire, desfaire "to undo, put an end to, destroy, nullify," from de-, des- de- + faire "to do, make," going back to Latin facere; in part borrowed from Anglo-French defeter, derivative of defet — more at fact
Noun
in part noun derivative of defeat entry 1, in part borrowed from Middle French defaite, noun derivative from feminine of defait, past participle of defaire, desfaire "to undo, destroy, kill" — more at defeat entry 1
First Known Use
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3
Noun
1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of defeat was in the 15th century Phrases Containing defeat
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