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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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Chicago was able to redefine its image from a gritty second city to a cultural and architectural hub after defeating New York’s bid for the 1893 exposition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The Gunners remain the only unbeaten team left in the Champions League, defeating teams like Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Sporting along the way.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

"Success in defeating Alzheimer's hinges on interdisciplinary collaboration and holistic innovation," the authors conclude.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

In 1981, however, they broke through, winning the Fall Classic for the first time since 1966 by defeating the Yankees in six games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“It doesn’t mean defeating death in the way the Death Eaters mean it, Harry,” said Hermione, her voice gentle.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

defeating

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