defeat vs victory

Definitions

noun

1. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
2. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

verb

1. thwart the passage of
2. win a victory over

Examples

For centuries, scholars have squabbled over the design of the ship, which was crucial to defeating the Persians in the Battle of Salamis in 480 B.C., part of a wider war that included the fight at Thermopylae dramatized in the film "300.

according to the Old Testament, Elijah defeated the priests of Baal at Mount Carmel

Ministers are attempting to come up with a compromise to avoid defeat on Wednesday.

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Definitions

noun

1. a successful ending of a struggle or contest

Examples

A few uncounted votes or a few thousand voters turned away can be the difference between a national victory or not.

However, on the day, they showed such determination and resolution that nothing could stand between them and victory.

Anything less than a convincing victory by Graham Taylor's team will undermine their chances of qualifying from Group 2.

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