defeat
US /dɪˈfiːt/
UK /dɪˈfiːt/
1.
derrotar, vencer
win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or vanquish.
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The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
El ejército logró derrotar a las fuerzas enemigas.
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She was determined to defeat her opponent in the chess match.
Estaba decidida a derrotar a su oponente en la partida de ajedrez.
2.
frustrar, impedir
frustrate (someone) by causing their plans or efforts to fail.
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His attempts to escape were defeated by the strong security.
Sus intentos de escape fueron frustrados por la fuerte seguridad.
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The bad weather defeated our plans for a picnic.
El mal tiempo frustró nuestros planes de picnic.
1.
derrota, victoria
an act of defeating; a victory.
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The team celebrated their decisive defeat of their rivals.
El equipo celebró su decisiva derrota de sus rivales.
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It was a crushing defeat for the defending champions.
Fue una derrota aplastante para los campeones defensores.