How To Spell defeat?
How to Pronounce defeat?
Correct pronunciation for the word "defeat" is [dɪfˈiːt], [dɪfˈiːt], [d_ɪ_f_ˈiː_t].
Definition of defeat
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To overthrow; to discomfit; to frustrate; to render null and void.
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Overthrow, as of an army; frustration; a rendering null and void.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the adverb for defeat?
The adverb form of "defeat" is "defeatedly".
What is the adjective for defeat?
The adjective form of the word "defeat" is "defeated".
Usage over time for defeat:
This graph shows how "defeat" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of defeat?
The plural of the "defeat" can be the "defeats".
What is the singular form of defeat?
The singular of the "defeat" can be the "defeat".
Synonyms for Defeat:
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v.
• conquer in military manner- butcher ,
- hinder ,
- bar ,
- discomfit ,
- entrap ,
- finish off ,
- drown ,
- impede ,
- annihilate ,
- bear down ,
- decimate ,
- halt ,
- block .
- cross ,
- contravene ,
- checkmate ,
- blank ,
- disprove ,
- baffle ,
- cook ,
- disappoint ,
- disconcert ,
- circumvent ,
- counterplot .
- get .
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n.
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- concession .
- beat .
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