defeat
//dɪˈfiːt//
Verb
defeatInfinitive
defeatPresent tense
defeatedPast tense
defeatedPast participle
defeatingPresent participle
defeatsThird-person singular
1
to win a victory over someone in a battle, game, or competition
Our team defeated their rivals 3-1 in the final.
2
to cause someone or something to fail; to prevent the success of a plan or effort
The bad weather defeated our plans for a picnic.
Noun
defeatSingular
defeatsPlural
1
the act of losing a battle, game, or competition; failure to win
The team suffered a defeat in the final match.
2
an instance of being beaten or overcome
The team suffered a crushing defeat in the final match.