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Synonyms & Similar Words
loss
failure
overthrow
conquest
rout
debacle
thrashing
trouncing
beating
drubbing
whipping
crushing
vanquishing
subjugation
subduing
overpowering
overwhelming
demolishing
annihilating
destroying
undoing
foiling
thwarting
frustration
disappointment
setback
reverse
downfall
collapse
Meaning of Defeat
The word "defeat" refers to the act of overcoming or being overcome by someone or something, resulting in a loss or failure, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "defeat" as the act of being beaten or overcome in a contest, battle, or struggle.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "defeat" as to win against someone or something, or to make someone or something fail.
Example Uses
- The team suffered a crushing defeat in the championship game, losing by a margin of 20 points.
- The politician's defeat in the election was a surprise to many, given her high popularity ratings.
- The army's defeat in the war led to a period of occupation and reconstruction.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
victory
win
success
triumph
conquest
achievement
accomplishment
gain
advantage
triumph
ascendancy
dominance
supremacy
preeminence
superiority
mastery
excellence
brilliance
prowess
skill
expertise