defeat
How many syllables in defeat?
There are 2 syllables in the word defeat.How to pronounce defeat:
Synonyms for defeat:
frustration
licking
Antonyms for defeat:
abdicate
acquiese
admit defeat
aggravate
agitate
aid
allow
arouse
assist
be beaten
be bested
be bested by
be conquered
be defeated
be humbled
be inferior
be taken to cleaners
be the loser
be trounced
be vanquished
be worsted
begin
bow
bow out
bring about
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