Meaning Of The Word Defeat

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Defeat Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Defeat?

defeat
If a proposal or motion in a debate is defeated, more people vote against it than for it.
verb: If you defeat someone, you win a victory over them in a battle, game, or contest.

defeat in American English
to win victory over; overcome; beat
noun: the act of overcoming in a contest
transitive verb: to overcome in a contest, election, battle, etc.; prevail over; vanquish

defeat in British English
to overcome in a contest or competition; win a victory over
noun: the act of defeating or state of being defeated

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