derrota

Definitions of derrota
  1. noun
    the act of overcoming or outdoing
    synonyms: paliza, vapuleo
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    type of:
    combate, pelea
    the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
  2. noun
    an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
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    antonyms:
    victoria
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
    types:
    paliza, vapuleo
    a sound defeat
    type of:
    conclusión, final, finalización, llegada, terminación
    event whose occurrence ends something
  3. noun
    the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
    synonyms: frustración
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    type of:
    chasco, decepción, desilusión, disgusto
    a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
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