defeat

B2
Pronunciation
/dɪˈfiːt/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.

Example Sentences
  • Licking their wounds after a temporary defeat, they planned their next move.
2 Definition

The act or instance of defeating, of overcoming, vanquishing.

Example Sentences
  • The inscription records her defeat of the country's enemies in a costly war.
3 Definition

Frustration (by prevention of success), stymieing; nullification.

4 Definition

Destruction, ruin.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To overcome in battle or contest.

Example Sentences
  • Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo.
2 Definition

To reduce, to nothing, the strength of.

3 Definition

To nullify