defeat
US /dɪˈfit/
・UK /dɪ'fi:t/
B1
verb
- To beat an enemy, team, disease
noun
- When you lose a fight, game or competition
Examples
The army inflicted a heavy defeat on rebel forces.
last week's crushing defeat against Manchester United
US /dɪˈfit/
・UK /dɪ'fi:t/
The army inflicted a heavy defeat on rebel forces.
last week's crushing defeat against Manchester United