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DEFEATS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Defeats.

How to pronounce defeats:

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Defeats - as a noun

An unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

Example: "It was a narrow defeat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
licking14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusion14ending8finish12failure10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
victory15

The feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frustration14

Defeats - as a verb

Win a victory over

Example: "You must overcome all difficulties"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get the better ofovercome15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Thwart the passage of

Example: "Kill a motion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vote downvote out

Example Sentences

"She defeats her opponent with ease."
"He always defeats me in chess."
"The champion confidently defeats all challengers."
"The superhero defeats the villain and saves the city."
"The underdog defeats the reigning champion."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFEATS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defeats is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFEATS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DEFEATS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defeats is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFEATS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DEFEATS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defeats is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFEATS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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