Definition of Defeat

to conquer or overcome

Examples of Defeat in a sentence

The soccer team was able to defeat their opponent with the kick of a final goal.  🔊

Riding into battle, the knight questioned if there was really a way to defeat the fire-breathing dragon.  🔊

A trick move allowed the wrestler to pin his rival to the ground and defeat him once and for all.  🔊

After their candidate’s defeat, many of the voters were shocked that their idol had lost the election.  🔊

Since the first plan didn’t work, the company had to find a new way to defeat their competitor once and for all.  🔊

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