# defeats

Pronunciation: say "di-FEETS" /dɪˈfiːts/

## Verb

1. Third person singular simple present of defeat. — third-person singular simple present indicative of defeat
   - Simple: Present tense of defeat used with he, she, or it.
   - _A well-timed counterattack often defeats an overconfident army._
   - _Her closing argument defeats every objection the opposing lawyer raises._

## Noun

2. Plural of defeat. — plural of defeat
   - Simple: Plural of defeat. Use this form when talking about more than one loss.
   - _A string of narrow defeats cost the manager his job._
   - _The general's early defeats taught him lessons that later shaped his victories._

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