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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.
The chess champion strategically moved to defeat their opponent and secure victory.
02
to prevent something from succeeding
Transitive: to defeat a goal or effort
Examples
The storm defeated our plans for an outdoor wedding.
The opposing party defeated his efforts to pass the legislation.
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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