defeat
verb (used with object)
to overcome in a contest, election, battle, etc.; prevail over; vanquish.
defeating
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present participleof defeat.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Soon he’ll tell us he carried dozens of people on his own back while personally defeating the terrorists.
From Salon β Sep. 11, 2026
The Union soldiers found themselves unable to re-enact defeating them.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 3, 2026
Hichilema himself won office in 2021 on his sixth attempt, defeating arch-rival Edgar Lungu in a landslide.
From Barron's β Aug. 16, 2026
Not after defeating Valencia in his first pre-season friendly in charge at the Mestalla Stadium.
From BBC β Aug. 8, 2026
Anyway, Annabeth had said the statue was the key to defeating Gaea.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
