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2 Translation results for
defeat
in Spanish
noun
|
verb
defeat
noun
defeats
derrota, rechazo (de legislación), fracaso (de planes, etc.)
Example sentences of
defeat
noun
•
We weren't prepared for
defeat
.
•
One small error could make the difference between success and
defeat
.
•
After several tries we were forced to accept
defeat
.
•
They celebrated their
defeat
of the enemy.
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defeat
verb
defeated, has defeated, is defeating, defeats
frustrar
;
vencer, derrotar
Example sentences of
defeat
verb
•
We must be ready to
defeat
our enemies in battle.
•
Our candidate
defeated
him in the last election.
•
She finally found a solution to a problem that had
defeated
many other researchers.
•
The bill was
defeated
in the state senate.
•
Scientists from around the world are working to
defeat
the disease.
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Synonyms of
defeat
verb
conquer
,
vanquish
,
overcome
,
subdue
,
subjugate
,
overthrow
,
rout
,
beat
,
lick
,
frustrate
Detailed synonyms for
defeat
verb
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Reverse translation for
defeat
derrota
- defeat, rout, course (at sea)
rechazo
(de legislación)
- rejection, refusal
fracaso
(de planes, etc.)
- failure, (figurative) train wreck
frustrar
- to frustrate, to thwart
vencer
- to vanquish, to defeat, to win, to triumph, to expire, to overcome, to surmount, to fall due, to mature
derrotar
- to defeat
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