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defeated

adjectivefeminine/vẽˈsidɐ/medium

ven·ci·da

Definition

Feminine form of the past participle of the verb 'to defeat/to win'. Who was defeated, overcome, or surpassed.
The visiting team left the field defeated. / It was a lost cause, but he didn't give up.
Common collocations
defeated teamlost causebattle lost
Idiomatic expressions
  • Lost cause (a matter or goal already lost, hopeless).

Etymology

Do particípio passado do verbo 'vencer', do latim 'vincere'.

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