dictionary.ptto defeatverbgeneral usecommon/de.ʁoˈtaɾ/de·rro·tarPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1To win a victory over someone in a contest or conflict.Usage examples“They managed to defeat their opponents.”“The team was defeated in the finals.”SynonymsovercomeconquerAntonymslosesurrender
To win a victory over someone in a contest or conflict.Usage examples“They managed to defeat their opponents.”“The team was defeated in the finals.”SynonymsovercomeconquerAntonymslosesurrender