defeating

NOUN

conquest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annexation invasion occupation rout subjugation takeover

STRONG

acquisition appropriation conquering coup discomfiture killing overthrow score splash subjection success triumph win

WEAK

big win clean sweep grand slam routing subdual vanquishment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

surrender

STRONG

failure forfeit loss

WEAK

yielding

NOUN

victory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achievement advantage defeat gain grand slam hit sweep triumph winning

STRONG

ascendancy bull's-eye conquest control destruction dominion killing laurels overthrow prize subjugation superiority supremacy upset

WEAK

clean sweep feather in cap hole in one mission accomplished the gold upper hand

Antonyms

STRONGEST

failure forfeit loss

STRONG

inferiority subservience weakness

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Briton Daniel Dubois, who lost to twice to Usyk, holds the WBO belt after defeating Fabio Wardley earlier this year.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

In the Sixth District, Meng held onto her seat, defeating Park 57% to 43%.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

Gaethje earned the interim lightweight title in January by defeating Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

But in that case, it would be defeating the purpose.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

In 1974, two and a half years after I began tennis, I won my first championship, the Alexandra Open, defeating David in the final.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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