defeating

'defeating'

[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

'defeating'

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

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

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