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to defeat
01
battre, vaincre
to win against someone in a war, game, contest, etc.
Transitive: to defeat an opponent
Exemples
The army worked together to defeat the enemy in a decisive battle.
L'armée a travaillé ensemble pour vaincre l'ennemi dans une bataille décisive.
The chess champion strategically moved to defeat their opponent and secure victory.
Le champion d'échecs a stratégiquement bougé pour défaire son adversaire et assurer la victoire.
02
contrecarrer, faire échouer
to prevent something from succeeding
Transitive: to defeat a goal or effort
Exemples
The storm defeated our plans for an outdoor wedding.
La tempête a déjoué nos plans pour un mariage en plein air.
The opposing party defeated his efforts to pass the legislation.
Le parti opposé a déjoué ses efforts pour faire passer la législation.
Defeat
01
défaite
the state of having lost in a contest, war, competition, etc.
02
défaite, échec
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
Arbre Lexical
defeated
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