Defeat
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To win against someone in a battle, game, or contest.
“The underdog team managed to defeat the champions.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪ'fiːt/
Syllables
de·feat
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Starts with DE, has vowels E, E, A.
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Worth 10 points, F adds good value.
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