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defeats
noun as in overthrow, beating
Strongest matches
Strong matches
noun as in frustration
verb as in conquer in military manner
Strong matches
Weak matches
verb as in conquer in athletic contest
Strong matches
verb as in frustrate
Strong matches
Weak matches
- beat down
- beat the system
- cast down
- cause setback
- edge out
- nose out
- put end to
- take wind out of sails
- throw for loop
Example Sentences
Joshua seems the obvious fight and - now both men are nursing defeats and without world titles - it could be a perfect opportunity for them to finally face off in the ring.
Entertaining all right, but 10 of those have been scored against Postecoglou's team in successive home league defeats by Chelsea and Liverpool.
Two-time world champion Fury has only ever lost to Usyk, his two defeats the major blemishes on a record consisting of 34 wins and one draw.
After autumn defeats against Fiji, Australia and South Africa, the WRU announced it would be conducting a review into performances, led by Tierney.
Devastating at their best, the collective failures of England's batters have led to their most calamitous defeats.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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