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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
These two teams are the 'City slayers' who handed Manchester City back-to-back defeats before the international break.
City are second in this season's Premier League, five points behind leaders Liverpool, and are on a run of four successive defeats across all competitions.
Head coach Gatland has overseen a record run of 11 successive Test match defeats, with world champions South Africa next up to face Wales on Saturday.
But over the international break Villa were left to stew on four consecutive defeats in all competitions and a record of just one win in six in the Premier League.
On the back of four successive defeats in all competitions, the chances of Manchester City signing a replacement for injured midfielder Rodri have increased once again.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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