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defeat verb

  /dɪˈfiːt/
  • (transitive) To overcome in battle or contest.
 verslaan, overwinnen

defeat noun

  /dɪˈfiːt/
  • The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.
 nederlaag

defeatism noun

  /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/
  • Acceptance of defeat without struggle.
 defaitisme, berusting
snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
de overwinning voor de poorten van de hel wegslepen
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