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defeat in Tamil

defeat in Tamil is இழப்பு, தோல்வியடைதல், தோற்கடிப்பு — defeat means to beat someone in a fight, contest, or competition.

defeat in Tamil

இழப்பு
Pronounced: iḻappu
the act of being defeated, of losing
தோல்வியடைதல்
Pronounced: tōlviyaṭaital
the act of being defeated, of losing
தோற்கடிப்பு
Pronounced: tōṟkaṭippu
the act of defeating, of overcoming or winning against
தோல்வி
Pronounced: tōlvi
the act of being defeated, of losing
தோற்கடிக்கப்படுதல்
Pronounced: tōṟkaṭikkappaṭutal
the act of being defeated, of losing
தோற்கடி
Pronounced: tōṟkaṭi
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.
  • Heavy rain defeated our plans for a picnic by the river.

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Frequently asked questions

defeat என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
"defeat" in Tamil is இழப்பு, தோல்வியடைதல், தோற்கடிப்பு. defeat means: To beat someone in a fight, contest, or competition.
How do you pronounce இழப்பு?
"defeat" in Tamil is இழப்பு, pronounced "iḻappu".
How do you use "defeat" in a sentence?
Example: "The underdogs defeated the reigning champions." In Tamil, "defeat" is இழப்பு, தோல்வியடைதல், தோற்கடிப்பு.
Are there other ways to say "defeat" in Tamil?
Yes — Tamil has 6 translations listed for "defeat": இழப்பு, தோல்வியடைதல், தோற்கடிப்பு, தோல்வி, தோற்கடிக்கப்படுதல், தோற்கடி.
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