Defeat
/dɪˈfiːt/noun
To overcome in a contest or conflict; to vanquish.
Did you know?The word 'defeat' comes from an ancient term meaning to 'overcome or undo', tying it to the concept of reversing one's fortune—a true manifestation twist!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
defectus
“to undo or fail”
Old French
Old French
defait
“overcome, undone”
Middle English
Middle English
defeaten
“to overcome in battle or contest”
Modern English
English
defeat
“to conquer or vanquish an opponent”