DEFEAT
/dɪˈfiːt/
6-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of DEFEAT
verb
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To overcome in battle or contest.
"Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo."
- To reduce, to nothing, the strength of.
noun
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The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.
"Licking their wounds after a temporary defeat, they planned their next move."
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The act or instance of defeating, of overcoming, vanquishing.
"The inscription records her defeat of the country's enemies in a costly war."
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About the word DEFEAT
Is "DEFEAT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "DEFEAT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "DEFEAT" worth?
In Scrabble, "DEFEAT" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "DEFEAT" mean?
To overcome in battle or contest.
Does "DEFEAT" have any anagrams?
No, "DEFEAT" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.