DEFEATING Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word defeating. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFEATING
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beating | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of overcoming or outdoing • the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows | ||||||||
conquering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of conquering | ||||||||
overpowering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • so strong as to be irresistible | ||||||||
prevailing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • most frequent or common | ||||||||
overcoming | ||||||||
verb • win a victory over • get on top of; deal with successfully • overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli • overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome | ||||||||
overthrowing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) • the act of disturbing the mind or body verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • rule against | ||||||||
routing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a disorderly crowd of people • an overwhelming defeat verb • cause to flee • dig with the snout • make a groove in • defeat disastrously | ||||||||
subduing | verbv | |||||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • bring under control by force or authority • hold within limits and control • get on top of; deal with successfully • make subordinate, dependent, or subservient • correct by punishment or discipline | ||||||||
triumphing | verbv | |||||||
noun • a successful ending of a struggle or contest • the exultation of victory verb • prove superior • be ecstatic with joy • dwell on with satisfaction • to express great joy | ||||||||
vanquishing | verbv | |||||||
verb • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict | ||||||||
overcome | verbv | |||||||
verb • win a victory over • get on top of; deal with successfully • overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli • overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome | ||||||||
beat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a regular route for a sentry or policeman • the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart • the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music • a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations • a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior • the sound of stroke or blow • (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse • a regular rate of repetition • a stroke or blow • the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing adjective satellite • very tired verb • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression • hit repeatedly • move rhythmically • shape by beating • make a rhythmic sound • glare or strike with great intensity • move with a thrashing motion • sail with much tacking or with difficulty • stir vigorously • strike (a part of one's own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music • be superior • avoid paying • make a sound like a clock or a timer • move with a flapping motion • indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks • move with or as if with a regular alternating motion • make by pounding or trampling • produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly • strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting • beat through cleverness and wit • be a mystery or bewildering to • wear out completely | ||||||||
frustration | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals • an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts • a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized | ||||||||
licking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest • the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows | ||||||||
vanquish | verbv | |||||||
verb • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict | ||||||||
get the better of | ||||||||
verb • win a victory over | ||||||||
vote down | verbv | |||||||
verb • thwart the passage of • vote against | ||||||||
vote out | verbv | |||||||
verb • thwart the passage of |