defeat

US /dɪˈfit/

UK /dɪ'fi:t/

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v.t.Transitive VerbTo beat an enemy, team, disease
We will easily defeat the enemy
n.NounWhen you lose a fight, game or competition
We suffered defeat at the hands of the championship team
v.t.Transitive VerbTo prevent something from succeeding.
The proposal was defeated by 20 votes.
n.NounThe feeling of having been beaten.
The team felt the sting of defeat.

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