defeat
verb (used with object)
to overcome in a contest, election, battle, etc.; prevail over; vanquish.
has defeated
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present perfectof defeat (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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US rapper Afroman has defeated seven sheriff's deputies in a court case after they sued him for releasing songs and videos that mocked them and a raid they carried out on his home.
From BBC β Mar. 19, 2026
The challenge that has defeated all previous attempts at developing new geothermal resources still looms over these projects, however.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 23, 2025
Open champion, and has defeated her at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament three years in a row, including in the 2022 final and last year’s quarterfinals.
From Seattle Times β Jun. 6, 2024
McDermott has defeated 29 of the other 31 NFL teams, with only the Eagles and Cardinals not on the list.
From Washington Times β Nov. 22, 2023
"His Grace has defeated the Lannisters every time he has faced them in battle."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
