Defeats: meaning, definitions and examples
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defeats
[ dษชหfiหts ]
in sports
To win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; to overcome or beat.
Synonyms
beat, conquer, outdo, triumph over, vanquish
Examples of usage
- Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the final match.
- She defeated her opponent in straight sets.
- The champion was eventually defeated by the underdog.
- The team was determined to defeat their rivals and secure the championship.
- The army defeated the enemy forces in a decisive battle.
Translations
Translations of the word "defeats" in other languages:
๐ต๐น derrotas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Niederlagen
๐ฎ๐ฉ kekalahan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะฐะทะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ poraลผki
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅ (ใฏใใผใ)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉfaites
๐ช๐ธ derrotas
๐น๐ท yenilgiler
๐ฐ๐ท ํจ๋ฐฐ (ๆๅ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฒุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ porรกลพky
๐ธ๐ฐ porรกลพky
๐จ๐ณ ๅคฑ่ดฅ (shฤซbร i)
๐ธ๐ฎ porazi
๐ฎ๐ธ รณsigrar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตาฃัะปัััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษฤlubiyyษtlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ derrotas
Word origin
The word 'defeats' originated from the Latin word 'deficere', meaning 'fail' or 'disappoint'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify overcoming an opponent in battle or competition. The concept of defeat has been a central theme in human history, from ancient wars to modern sports competitions, reflecting the desire for victory and the resilience to bounce back from setbacks.
See also: defeat, defeatable, defeated, defeating, defeatism, defeatist, undefeatable.