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Sentence count:156+45Posted:2016-10-10Updated:2020-07-24
Synonym: overcometriumphwinAntonym: victorySimilar words: featherdefendfeaturedefensedefenderdefendantdefensivedeferenceMeaning: [dɪ'fiːt]  n. 1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest 2. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals. v. 1. win a victory over 2. thwart the passage of. 
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91. The obverse of victory is defeat.
92. Injury forced Hicks to concede defeat.
93. After the defeat two generals were publicly disgraced.
94. I was floored by his argument and had to admit defeat.
95. The party is still reeling from its recent election defeat.
96. Defeat could cause one side or other to escalate the conflict.
97. We just need to avoid defeat in our last two matches.
98. This scandal will mean certain defeat for the party in the election.
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99. The election defeat puts the party leader in a vulnerable position.
100. The party suffered a humiliating defeat in the general election.
101. After the defeat General Meyer was relieved of his command.
102. The minister resigned last night after a stunning defeat in Sunday's vote.
103. The team refused to resign themselves to defeat/to being defeated.
104. The team suffered defeat at the hands of their oldest rivals.
105. The defeat ends any lingering hopes she might have had of winning the championship.
106. Last night's defeat should be a wake-up call for the team.
107. Airtours conceded defeat in its attempt to take control of holiday industry rival Owners Abroad.
108. By not working hard enough you defeat your own purpose.
109. Second-placed Auxerre suffered a surprising 2-0 home defeat to Nantes.
110. The defeat of the army was followed by the establishment of constitutional government.
111. Defeat at this stage would compromise their chances of reaching the finals of the competition.
112. Not bothering to vote is a sure sign of defeat ism.
113. The Americans were still smarting from their defeat in the Vietnam War.
114. He risks defeat in the referendum which he called, but which threatens to boomerang against him.
115. After his election defeat he was reassigned to the diplomatic service.
116. Facing total defeat in Vietnam, the French subsequently conceded full independence to Laos.
117. This should in no way be seen as a defeat.
118. By late in the first half United were staring at a seven-goal deficit and almost certain defeat.
119. At 3-1 down, another defeat seemed to be on the cards.
120. It was gradually borne in on us that defeat was inevitable.
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