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DEFEATING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word defeating. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word defeating. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For DEFEATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for defeating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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blackball conclusion disappointment ending failure finish letdown negative veto

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