noun
- instances of being beaten or losing
Usage: plural form
verb
- wins against someone in a competition, game, or battle
- causes something to fail or be unsuccessful
Usage: third person singular present
Usage: third person singular present
Examples
- The home team defeats their rivals every year.
- She defeats all challengers in chess.
- Bad weather defeats our picnic plans.
- The puzzle defeats even the smartest students.
- The team suffered three defeats this season.
- His defeats taught him valuable lessons.
- After several defeats, she finally won a match.