Defeating: meaning, definitions and examples
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defeating
[ dษชหfiหtษชล ]
in a battle
To defeat someone or something is to win a victory over them in a battle, game, or contest.
Synonyms
beat, conquer, overcome, triumph over.
Examples of usage
- He defeated his opponent in the final round.
- The army was defeated in a fierce battle.
- We need a new strategy to defeat the enemy.
in a debate or argument
To defeat someone in a debate or argument is to prove them wrong or win the argument.
Synonyms
outargue, outmaneuver, outwit.
Examples of usage
- She defeated her opponent with strong arguments.
- He was defeated in the debate by his opponent's logic.
Translations
Translations of the word "defeating" in other languages:
๐ต๐น derrotando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคฐเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช besiegend
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengalahkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะผะฐะณะฐััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ pokonujฤ c
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใก่ฒ ใใ
๐ซ๐ท vaincre
๐ช๐ธ derrotando
๐น๐ท yenmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๊ธฐ๋ ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฒูู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ porรกลพejรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ porรกลพajรบci
๐จ๐ณ ๅป่ดฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ premagovanje
๐ฎ๐ธ sigra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตาฃั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แชแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษฤlub etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ derrotando
Etymology
The word 'defeating' originates from the Old French word 'desfaire' meaning 'to destroy' or 'undo'. The concept of defeating has been central to human history, from battles on the battlefield to debates in the courtroom. The idea of overcoming an opponent or obstacle is a fundamental aspect of human nature and has been celebrated in literature, art, and sports throughout history.
See also: defeat, defeatable, defeated, defeatism, defeatist, defeats, undefeatable.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,962, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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