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DEFEATING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Defeating.

Defeating - as a noun

An unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

Example: "It was a narrow defeat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
licking
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusionendingfinishfailure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
victory

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frustration

Defeating - as a verb

Win a victory over

Example: "You must overcome all difficulties"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get the better ofovercome
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Thwart the passage of

Example: "Kill a motion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vote downvote out

Word Game Points

Is DEFEATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defeating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFEATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DEFEATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defeating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFEATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DEFEATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defeating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFEATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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