DEFEAT

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defeat I. verb tranzitiv

1. a învinge, a înfrânge; a respinge a da înapoi (inamicul).

2. (fig.) a zădărnici (planuri, speranţe).

3. (jur.) a anula, a declara nul şi neavenit.

4. to defeat of a lipsi de, a deposeda de.

defeat II. substantiv

1. înfrângere.

2. (fig.) zădărnicire, nimicire.

3. (jur.) anulare, abrogare.

Exemple de propoziții și/sau fraze:

The last sentences of the description say: The defeat of the Light Blues may be entirely attributed to the unfortunate absence of the crack International, Godfrey Staunton, whose want was felt at every instant of the game.

(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, de Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

He never knew defeat.

(White Fang, de Jack London)

Laurie threw up his hat, then remembered that it wouldn't do to exult over the defeat of his guests, and stopped in the middle of the cheer to whisper to his friend, Good for you, Jo!

(Little Women, de Louisa May Alcott)

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