Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Defeat.
How to pronounce defeat:
US
Defeat - as a noun
An unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
Example: "It was a narrow defeat"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
licking14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusion14ending8finish12failure10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
heartbreaker21lurch10rout4shutout10
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skunk13debacle12drubbing14slaughter13thrashing16trouncing12walloping15whipping19waterloo11whitewash21
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
victory15The feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frustration14Defeat - as a verb
Win a victory over
Example: "You must overcome all difficulties"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get the better ofovercome15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The team suffered a crushing defeat in the championship game."
"Her defeat in the election came as a surprise to many."
"I have learned more from my defeats than from my victories."
"The army faced a humiliating defeat in the battle."
"They celebrated their hard-fought defeat over their rivals."
Word Game Points
Is DEFEAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defeat is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFEAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DEFEAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defeat is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFEAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is DEFEAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defeat is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFEAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
