defeat

/dɪˈfiːt/verb

To beat an opponent in a battle, game, or contest.

Example sentences

“Our team defeated the champions in the final match.”
“The rebels defeated the king's army in a single battle.”

The noun follows the verb closely: you 'admit defeat' or 'concede defeat'. A 'defeatist' expects to lose before trying.

Synonyms for defeat

beat
conquer
overcome
vanquish
trounce

Related words

victoryThe state of having beaten an opponent in a battle or contest, or having succeeded at something; also, a particular win.trainingThe process of teaching or learning the skills needed for a job, sport, or other activity.goalkeeperThe player whose job is to guard the goal and stop the other team from scoring.athleteSomeone who trains for and competes in sports, especially with notable skill.racketA piece of sports equipment with a handle and an oval frame strung with tight cords, used to hit a ball or shuttlecock.tournamentA competition made up of a series of games or matches, played to decide one overall winner among the teams or players.