se défaire

Definitions of se défaire
  1. verb
    dispose of
    synonyms: se débarrasser
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    chasser, jeter
    throw or cast away
    jeter, se débarrasser
    sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly
    balancer, jeter au rebut, mettre à la poubelle, se débarrasser de
    dispose of (something useless or old)
    jeter
    get rid of
    décharger
    throw away as refuse
    mettre au rebut
    dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
    abandonner, laisser
    forsake, leave behind
  2. verb
    part with a possession or right
    synonyms: céder, renoncer
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    types:
    donner, sacrifier
    endure the loss of
    type of:
    faire passer, passer, remettre
    place into the hands or custody of
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