1noun
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
“it was a narrow defeat”
01 Word definition
defeat
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is DEFEAT a word?
Yes. DEFEAT is a 6-letter noun. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-F-E-A-THow do you spell DEFEAT?
DEFEAT contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with T.
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2noun
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
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02 Letter breakdown
How is DEFEAT spelled?
D1E2F3E4A5T6
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
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About DEFEAT.
How do you spell DEFEAT?
DEFEAT is spelled D-E-F-E-A-T. It contains 6 letters.