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Definition of defeated - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
lost battleovercome in a competition or conflict
- The defeated team walked off the field in silence..
2.
emotionfeeling emotionally overcome or dispirited
- She felt defeated after the long argument.
Noun, plural
loserspeople who lost in a competition or battle
- The defeated gathered to discuss their next move.
Expressions with defeated
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cause all plans to fail by being too challenging or complex
The puzzle defeated all efforts to solve it.
Origin of defeated
Latin, deficere (to fail)
Terms with defeated included in their meaning
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competition
defeated in a competition or battle
competition loss
defeated by a large amount in a contest
combat
engage in combat until one side is defeated
verbal dispute
be defeated in a verbal dispute
very tired
exhausted or defeated
emotional
deeply saddened or emotionally defeated
emotion
feeling extremely upset, shocked, or emotionally defeated
defeat
unexpectedly defeated or overturned
physical defeat
man physically defeated in a fight or contest
failure
be ruined or defeated
defeat
defeated or embarrassed in a situation
admitting mistake
admit you were wrong, often feeling embarrassed or defeated
competition
be defeated or outperformed by someone
competition
be defeated badly
competition
be overwhelmed or defeated by someone or something
resist struggle
continue resisting strongly until completely defeated or overcome
competition result
defeated by a large amount or in a clear way
competition
not able to be defeated or bested
winner
having won a contest or defeated an opponent
competition
defeated by a large amount or easily
competition
have been thoroughly defeated or outperformed
combat
engage in a fight until one is defeated
competition
capable of being defeated or surpassed
competition
having been surpassed or defeated
Examples of defeated in a sentence
She felt defeated after hearing the bad news. He looked defeated after hearing the bad news. The team felt defeated despite their hard work. The defeated were honored for their bravery. Among the defeated, hope still lingered.
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- French:vaincu, perdants, ...
- German:besiegt, Besiegte, ...
- Italian:sconfitto, sconfitti, ...
- Spanish:derrotado, derrotados, ...
- Portuguese:derrotado, derrotados, ...
- Chinese:战败的, 失败者, ...
- Japanese:敗れた, 敗者, ...
- Arabic:مَهْزُوم, المَهْزومون, ...
- Hebrew:מוּבָס, הַמּוּבָּסִים, ...
- Russian:проигравший, проигравшие, ...
- Ukrainian:переможений, переможені, ...
- Hindi:पराजित, हारे हुए, ...
Definition of defeat - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
victoryovercome an opponent in a battle or contest
- The team managed to defeat their rivals.
2.
thwartprevent a plan or effort from succeeding
- They worked hard to defeat the enemy's plans.
3.
votewin more votes against a proposal
- The council defeated the motion in the meeting.
Noun
1.
competitionloss in a competition or battle
- The defeat was unexpected and demoralizing for the team..
2.
victoryact of overcoming an opponent or enemy
- The team's defeat of their rivals was celebrated.
3.
legalnullification or annulment in legal terms
- The court's decision led to the defeat of the contract.
Expressions with defeat
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make something pointless or stop it from working
If you lock the keys inside, you defeat the purpose.
make the purpose of something fail or pointless
If you whisper, it will defeat the object of speaking up.
extreme disappointment from failure
She felt the agony of defeat when her project was rejected.
process the emotions after losing
She needed time to digest a defeat before moving on.
experience failure or loss
The team tasted defeat for the first time this season.
act in a way that prevents achieving goals
By procrastinating, he defeated his own ends.
accept that you have lost
After hours of trying, he had to admit defeat.
sharp disappointment, lingering anger after a defeat
Years later, he still remembered the bitterness of defeat.
loss that is overwhelming and devastating
The team suffered a crushing defeat in the final match.
endure a setback or failure
The company suffered a defeat in the market.
accept that you have lost
After a long battle, he had to concede defeat.
admit that you have lost or failed
After hours of arguing, he had to confess defeat.
loss in a vote to choose leaders or decide public questions
The party faced electoral defeat after promising but unpopular reforms.
Origin of defeat
Latin, dis (un) + facere (do)
Examples of defeat in a sentence
The army was able to defeat the invaders swiftly. The team managed to defeat the proposal in the meeting. New strategies were implemented to defeat the cyber attack. Voters defeated the zoning proposal by a narrow margin. The amendment was defeated in yesterday's referendum. Their defeat in the finals was heartbreaking.
The army's defeat was a turning point in the war. The defeat was hard to accept for the players. Their defeat in the finals was unexpected. The defeat of the amendment was unexpected. Legal experts discussed the defeat of the proposal.
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- French:vaincre, défaite, ...
- German:besiegen, Niederlage, ...
- Italian:sconfiggere, sconfitta, ...
- Spanish:derrotar, derrota, ...
- Portuguese:derrotar, derrota, ...
- Chinese:击败, 失败, ...
- Japanese:打ち負かす, 敗北, ...
- Arabic:هَزَمَ, هَزِيمَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָבִיס, תְּבוּסָה, ...
- Russian:побеждать, проигрыш, ...
- Ukrainian:перемагати, програш, ...
- Hindi:हराना, हार, ...
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