defeat

Definition

  • verb: to win a victory over (someone or something) in a war, contest, game, etc.
  • verb: to win victory over
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: disappoint, frustrate, baffle

Examples

  • She finally found a solution to a problem that had 'defeated' many other researchers.

  • She felt very/utterly 'defeated' when she found out she didn't get the job.

  • Our candidate 'defeated' him in the last election.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Deepwood Motte was our last stronghold on the mainland. Then we will take more. Why? For more pinecones and rocks? Because I order it. We can defeat anyone at sea, but we'll never hold lands and castles against mainland armies. Not if our captains defy my orders, abandon their posts, and sacrifice (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Home Season: 6 Episode 2