DEFEAT


Meaning of DEFEAT in English

n. Function: verb

1

Synonyms: CONQUER 1, bear down, beat down, crush, overpower, reduce, subdue, subjugate, vanquish

Related Words: bar, block, hinder, impede, obstruct; repress, suppress

Idioms: beat all hollow, get the better of, grind into the dust, ||have by the short hairs

Contrasted Words: capitulate, defer, give in, submit; back down, withdraw

2 to win a victory over FF1C; defeated his opponent in the race FF1E;

Synonyms: best, down, outdo, ||pip, worst; compare CONQUER 1 , WHIP 2

Related Words: outfight, outgame; nose out

Idioms: get the better of

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.