{"id":7796,"date":"2025-07-30T18:37:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/?p=7796"},"modified":"2025-09-21T19:13:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T19:13:36","slug":"defeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/defeat\/","title":{"rendered":"Defeat \u2013 Meaning, Definition, Synonyms and Antonyms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The word <strong>&#8216;Defeat&#8217;<\/strong> (Noun) refers to the act of winning against someone or something, or the experience of losing or failing. In this guide, you&#8217;ll learn the <strong>full definition, synonyms, antonyms, etymology, and real-life examples<\/strong> of how to use &#8216;Defeat&#8217; correctly in sentences.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/defeat\/#Defeat_Explained_in_Depth\" >Defeat Explained in Depth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/defeat\/#Meanings_of_Defeat\" >Meanings of Defeat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/defeat\/#Definition\" >Definition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/defeat\/#Etymology\" >Etymology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/defeat\/#Example_Sentences\" >Example Sentences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/defeat\/#Defeat_Synonyms\" >Defeat Synonyms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/defeat\/#Defeat_Antonyms\" >Defeat Antonyms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/defeat\/#FAQs_about_Defeat\" >FAQs about Defeat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/defeat\/#1_What_does_%E2%80%9Cdefeat%E2%80%9D_mean\" >1. What does &#8220;defeat&#8221; mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/defeat\/#2_Is_%E2%80%9Cdefeat%E2%80%9D_always_negative\" >2. Is &#8220;defeat&#8221; always negative?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/defeat\/#3_Is_%E2%80%9Cdefeat%E2%80%9D_the_same_as_%E2%80%9Cfailure%E2%80%9D\" >3. Is &#8220;defeat&#8221; the same as &#8220;failure&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/defeat\/#Explore_more_D_words\" >Explore more D words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defeat_Explained_in_Depth\"><\/span>Defeat Explained in Depth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A complete and detailed guide to the word &#8216;Defeat&#8217; including meaning, definition, examples, etymology, synonyms, and antonyms.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meanings_of_Defeat\"><\/span>Meanings of Defeat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a noun, defeat means the loss in a battle, competition, or struggle. As a verb, it means to beat an opponent, overcome a challenge, or prevent success. It is often used in contexts like sports, politics, war, or personal efforts where one party is unsuccessful.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition\"><\/span>Definition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Defeat is the failure to succeed or the act of being overcome by someone or something. It can also describe the action of rendering another party powerless or ineffective, especially in a contest, debate, or confrontation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Etymology\"><\/span>Etymology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The word &#8220;defeat&#8221; comes from the Old French <em>desfait<\/em>, past participle of <em>desfaire<\/em>, meaning &#8220;to undo or \u00a0Originally, it conveyed the idea of ruin or undoing, evolving into its modern meaning of loss or failure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_Sentences\"><\/span>Example Sentences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Despite their efforts, the team suffered a crushing defeat in the final game.<\/li>\n<li>The army was defeated after a long and exhausting battle.<\/li>\n<li>He refused to accept defeat and kept trying until he succeeded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defeat_Synonyms\"><\/span>Defeat Synonyms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Loss<\/li>\n<li>Failure<\/li>\n<li>Overthrow<\/li>\n<li>Collapse<\/li>\n<li>Surrender<\/li>\n<li>Setback<\/li>\n<li>Downfall<\/li>\n<li>Rout<\/li>\n<li>Beating<\/li>\n<li>Conquest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defeat_Antonyms\"><\/span>Defeat Antonyms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Victory<\/li>\n<li>Success<\/li>\n<li>Triumph<\/li>\n<li>Win<\/li>\n<li>Achievement<\/li>\n<li>Conquest<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/overcome\/\">Overcoming<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Domination<\/li>\n<li>Mastery<\/li>\n<li>Prevailing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_Defeat\"><\/span>FAQs about Defeat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the word \u201cDefeat\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_does_%E2%80%9Cdefeat%E2%80%9D_mean\"><\/span>1. What does &#8220;defeat&#8221; mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It means to win against an opponent or to experience failure or loss in a struggle, contest, or battle.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_%E2%80%9Cdefeat%E2%80%9D_always_negative\"><\/span>2. Is &#8220;defeat&#8221; always negative?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Generally, yes. It implies failure or loss, although in some cases, defeat can lead to learning and future growth.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_%E2%80%9Cdefeat%E2%80%9D_the_same_as_%E2%80%9Cfailure%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>3. Is &#8220;defeat&#8221; the same as &#8220;failure&#8221;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Not exactly. Failure is broader; defeat specifically involves being overcome by someone or something else.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_more_D_words\"><\/span>Explore more D words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/positive-words-that-start-with-d\/\">Positive words that start with D<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/negative-words-that-start-with-d\/\">Negative words that start with D<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/names-that-start-with-d\/\">Names that start with D<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/nouns-that-start-with-d\/\">Nouns that start with D<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The word &#8216;Defeat&#8217; (Noun) refers to the act of winning against someone or something, or the experience of losing or [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7797,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[35],"class_list":["post-7796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-negative-words","tag-synonyms-antonyms"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Defeat Meaning, Definition, Synonym &amp; Antonym (2025) | BUHAVE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Defeat meanings, definitions, synonyms, and antonym. 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