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defeats
noun as in overthrow, beating
Strongest matches
Strong matches
noun as in frustration
verb as in conquer in military manner
Strong matches
Weak matches
verb as in conquer in athletic contest
Strong matches
verb as in frustrate
Strong matches
Weak matches
- beat down
- beat the system
- cast down
- cause setback
- edge out
- nose out
- put end to
- take wind out of sails
- throw for loop
Example Sentences
Nuno was in charge of Forest for 73 games, winning 28, drawing 20 with 25 defeats.
Now she is a senior who is determined to pilot the Pirates to their first flag football title after back-to-back heartbreaking defeats in the finals.
Germany came into the game off the back of three consecutive defeats, including a shock loss in Slovakia in Thursday.
The Colts had the league's worst opening day record with 11 straight defeats, but their first week-one victory since 2013 was well worth the wait after a surprising blockbuster debut for quarterback Daniel Jones.
All three Grand Slams this year have ended in devastating defeats to American opponents.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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