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defeated

UK
/dɪˈfiːtɪd/
US
/dɪˈfitɪd/

Translations

defeatedpast participle
UK
/dɪˈfiːtɪd/
US
/dɪˈfitɪd/
Past participle of the verb "defeat" used attributively.
vaincuParticipe passé employé avec un auxiliaire ou comme adjectif dans le sens de « battu ».
The once-proud army was defeated and forced to retreat.
L’armée autrefois fière a été vaincue et contrainte à la retraite.
Synonyms
beaten
vanquished
conquered
routed
trounced
overwhelmed
bested
subdued
crushed
overcome
discomfited
deflated
humbled
defeatedadjective
more defeated
Comp.
most defeated
Super.
UK
/dɪˈfiːtɪd/
US
/dɪˈfitɪd/
vaincuSens de base pour une personne, une équipe ou une armée battue dans un conflit ou une compétition.
The defeated team walked off the field with their heads down.
L’équipe vaincue a quitté le terrain la tête basse.
abattuSens figuré : moralement démoralisé, découragé.
After several failed attempts, she felt defeated and unsure of her next steps.
Après plusieurs tentatives infructueuses, elle se sentait abattue et ne savait plus quelle serait la suite.
Additional translations
battuPlus courant dans le registre sportif ou dans le sens de « battu » par un adversaire.
démoraliséSens figuré : fortement découragé, moralement atteint.
Synonyms
beaten
overcome
vanquished
subdued
conquered
overthrown
Antonyms
victorious
defeatednoun
defeated
pl
Used chiefly with the definite article to denote those who have been beaten.
les vaincusNom substantivé, généralement avec l’article défini.
After the war, the victors treated the defeated with unexpected generosity.
Après la guerre, les vainqueurs ont traité les vaincus avec une générosité inattendue.
Additional translations
les battusNom substantivé, registre neutre ou plus concret selon le contexte.
Synonyms
vanquished
losers
beaten
conquered
routed
fallen
defeatverb

defeated

Past Simple

defeated
Past Simple
defeated
Past Participle
defeating
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈfiːt/
US
/dɪˈfit/
The team managed to defeat their rivals in the final match.
L'équipe a réussi à vaincre ses rivaux lors du match final.
Additional translations
surmonterPour un obstacle, une difficulté ou une peur.
Synonyms
overcome
vanquish
subdue
conquer
triumph over
beat
best
outdo
rout
overthrow
Antonyms
victory
win

Definitions

defeatedpast participle
Beaten or overcome in a contest, battle, or struggle.
The once-proud army was defeated and forced to retreat.
defeatedadjective
Having been beaten in a battle or contest.
The defeated team walked off the field with their heads down.
Feeling demoralized and overcome by adversity.
After several failed attempts, she felt defeated and unsure of her next steps.
defeatednoun
People who have been beaten in a conflict, competition, or election (usually preceded by the definite article).
After the war, the victors treated the defeated with unexpected generosity.
defeatverb
To win a victory over someone in a battle, game, or competition.
The team managed to defeat their rivals in the final match.
To overcome or beat a challenge, obstacle, or problem.
She worked hard to defeat her fear of public speaking.
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