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to defeat
01
sconfiggere
to win against someone in a war, game, contest, etc.
Transitive: to defeat an opponent
Esempi
The army worked together to defeat the enemy in a decisive battle.
L'esercito ha lavorato insieme per sconfiggere il nemico in una battaglia decisiva.
The chess champion strategically moved to defeat their opponent and secure victory.
Il campione di scacchi si è mosso strategicamente per sconfiggere l'avversario e assicurarsi la vittoria.
02
frustrare, far fallire
to prevent something from succeeding
Transitive: to defeat a goal or effort
Esempi
The storm defeated our plans for an outdoor wedding.
La tempesta ha sconfitto i nostri piani per un matrimonio all'aperto.
The opposing party defeated his efforts to pass the legislation.
Il partito opposto ha sconfitto i suoi sforzi per far passare la legislazione.
Defeat
01
sconfitta
the state of having lost in a contest, war, competition, etc.
02
sconfitta, fallimento
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
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