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Beat Defeat Crossword Clue

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99%5Exact Match!
verb

• become turned or set on end

• set, turn, or stand on end

40%6Beat
noun

• an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

• the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

verb

• win a victory over

• thwart the passage of

34%9Defeat or beat someone decisively
verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

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New York Times09 May 1977 Down 3
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