Definition of defeat

• an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest; "it was a narrow defeat"; "the armys only defeat"; "they suffered a convincing licking"
• the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
• win a victory over; "You must overcome all difficulties"; "defeat your enemies"; "He overcame his shyness"; "She conquered here fear of mice"; "He overcame his infirmity"; "Her anger got the better of her and she blew up"