Defeat

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To win against someone in a battle, game, or contest.

“The underdog team managed to defeat the champions.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dɪ'fiːt/

Syllables

de·feat

Related Words

Synonyms

beatconquerovercome

Antonyms

victory

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with DE, has vowels E, E, A.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, F adds good value.

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “defeat”.

defat defet fated feted adet ated atef daft date deaf deft edea fade fate feat feed feet feta fete

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