Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decisive-defeat
noun
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv dɪˈfiːt/
Definition
A decisive defeat refers to a significant loss in a competition or conflict where the outcome is clear and leaves no doubt about the superior position of the winner.
Examples
- The team faced a decisive defeat in the championship game, leading to a complete overhaul of their training regimen.
- Historians often refer to the battle as a decisive defeat for the opposing forces, marking a turning point in the war.
Meaning
It indicates a situation in which one party is overwhelmingly outperformed by another, often leading to a complete change in strategy or control.
Synonyms
- crushing defeat
- overwhelming loss
- landslide defeat
- rout
