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to defeat
01
to win against someone in a war, game, contest, etc.
Transitive: to defeat an opponent
Examples
The army worked together to defeat the enemy in a decisive battle.
02
to prevent something from succeeding
Transitive: to defeat a goal or effort
Examples
The storm defeated our plans for an outdoor wedding.
Defeat
01
the state of having lost in a contest, war, competition, etc.
02
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
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