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defeat [defeats] (the act of being defeated, of losing) noun [UK: dɪ.ˈfiːt] [US: də.ˈfiːt] | nederlaagsubstantief |
defeat [defeated, defeating, defeats] (to overcome in battle or contest) verb [UK: dɪ.ˈfiːt] [US: də.ˈfiːt] | overwinnenwerkwoord verslaanwerkwoord |
defeatism (acceptance of defeat without struggle) noun [UK: dɪ.ˈfiː.tɪ.zəm] [US: də.ˈfiː.ˌtɪ.zəm] | berustingsubstantief defaitismesubstantief |
snatch victory from the jaws of defeat (suddenly win a contest when it appears that loss is a foregone conclusion, to succeed in an endeavor through reversal of fortune, skill, effort, or good judgment) verb | de overwinning voor de poorten van de hel wegslepenwerkwoord |