Synonyms of defeat

Antonyms of defeat

Collocations of defeat

suffer defeat
Frequency: 70 %

The team suffered a defeat in the championship game.

admit defeat
Frequency: 60 %

It was hard for him to admit defeat after working so hard on the project.

accept defeat
Frequency: 50 %

She had to accept defeat and move on to the next challenge.

taste defeat
Frequency: 45 %

After dominating the season, they finally tasted defeat in the playoffs.

suffer a crushing defeat
Frequency: 35 %

The team suffered a crushing defeat that left them devastated.

Idiomatic Expressions for defeat

  • Phrase: admit defeat
    Meaning: to accept that you have been beaten or overcome
    Usage: After hours of searching, he finally admitted defeat and asked for help finding his lost keys.