DEFEAT


Meaning of DEFEAT in English

I . n.

1.

Overthrow, downfall, rout, discomfiture, repulse.

2.

Frustration.

II . v. a.

1.

Conquer, overthrow, overcome, vanquish, repulse, beat, discomfit, rout, check-mate.

2.

Frustrate, baffle, foil, balk, thwart, disconcert, disappoint.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.