defeated

Words with a similar base: defeated

'defeated'

[defeated.n.01] as in: people who are defeated

Examples:
the Romans had no pity for the defeated

'defeated'

[get_the_better_of.v.01] as in: win a victory over

Examples:
You must overcome all difficulties
defeat your enemies
He overcame his shyness
He overcame his infirmity
Her anger got the better of her and she blew up

'defeated'

[kill.v.02] as in: thwart the passage of

Examples:
kill a motion
he shot down the student's proposal

'defeated'

[defeated.a.01] as in: beaten or overcome; not victorious

Examples:
the defeated enemy

'defeated'

[defeated.s.01] as in: disappointingly unsuccessful

Examples:
disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions
their foiled attempt to capture Calais
many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers
his best efforts were thwarted

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