Defeater: meaning, definitions and examples

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defeater

 

[ dɪˈfiːtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

general usage

A defeater is someone or something that defeats or overcomes an opponent or challenge. It can also refer to a factor or argument that negates or undermines an assertion or belief.

Synonyms

conqueror, overcomer, subduer, vanquisher

Examples of usage

  • The boxer was a proven defeater in the ring.
  • She presented a strong defeater to his argument about climate change.
  • The team's defeater was evident in their playoff victory.
  • In chess, a strategic move can serve as a defeater to the opponent's plan.

Translations

Translations of the word "defeater" in other languages:

🇵🇹 derrotador

🇮🇳 पराजित करने वाला

🇩🇪 Besieger

🇮🇩 penakluk

🇺🇦 переможець

🇵🇱 pokonujący

🇯🇵 打ち負かす者

🇫🇷 vainqueur

🇪🇸 vencedor

🇹🇷 mağlup eden

🇰🇷 패배시키는 자

🇸🇦 المهزم

🇨🇿 porážející

🇸🇰 poraziteľ

🇨🇳 战胜者

🇸🇮 premagalec

🇮🇸 sigurðarmaður

🇰🇿 жеңуші

🇬🇪 გამარჯვებული

🇦🇿 qələbə qazanan

🇲🇽 vencedor

Word origin

The word 'defeater' originates from the late Middle English term 'defeten', derived from the Old French 'defeire', which means 'to destroy'. The etymology can be traced back to the Latin 'deficare', meaning 'to turn aside, avert'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify overcoming or defeating an adversary in various contexts, including sports, debates, and other competitive scenarios. It has been used in the English language since at least the 15th century. The usage of 'defeater' has expanded to encompass not only physical defeat but also the idea of undermining or countering claims or arguments in discussions and logical reasoning.