defeat in Latin
defeat in Latin is clades, stragēs, vincō — defeat means to beat someone in a fight, contest, or competition.
defeat in Latin
clades
stragēs
The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.
clades
The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.
vincō
(transitive) To overcome in battle or contest.
What does "defeat" mean?
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verb To beat someone in a fight, contest, or competition.
"The underdogs defeated the reigning champions."
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verb To prevent something from succeeding or being achieved.
"Constant delays defeated the project's original purpose."
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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 Latin?
"defeat" in Latin is clades, stragēs, vincō. 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 Latin, "defeat" is clades, stragēs, vincō.
Are there other ways to say "defeat" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "defeat": clades, stragēs, vincō.
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