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defeat in Catalan

defeat in Catalan is derrota, desfeta, venciment — defeat means to beat someone in a fight, contest, or competition.

defeat in Catalan

derrota
noun
The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.
desfeta
noun
The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.
venciment
noun
The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.
batre
verb
(transitive) To overcome in battle or contest.
vèncer
verb
(transitive) To overcome in battle or contest.
derrotar
verb
(transitive) To overcome in battle or contest.

What does "defeat" mean?

  1. verb To beat someone in a fight, contest, or competition.
    "The underdogs defeated the reigning champions."
  2. verb To prevent something from succeeding or being achieved.
    "Constant delays defeated the project's original purpose."
  3. noun An instance of losing, or of being overcome.
    "The team suffered a heavy defeat in the final."
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defeat in a sentence

  • The underdogs defeated the reigning champions.
  • Her argument defeated every objection raised.
  • Constant delays defeated the project's original purpose.
  • The team suffered a heavy defeat in the final.

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What is "defeat" in Catalan?

"defeat" in Catalan is derrota, desfeta, venciment. defeat means: To beat someone in a fight, contest, or competition.

How do you use "defeat" in a sentence?

Example: "The underdogs defeated the reigning champions." In Catalan, "defeat" is derrota, desfeta, venciment.

Are there other ways to say "defeat" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 6 translations listed for "defeat": derrota, desfeta, venciment, batre, vèncer, derrotar.

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