Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
face-defeat
verb
/feɪs dɪˈfiːt/
Definition
To confront or experience a loss or failure, especially in a competitive situation.
Examples
- The team had to face defeat after a hard-fought match.
- Despite their best efforts, they faced defeat in the final round of the competition.
- She had to face defeat gracefully, acknowledging the winner’s skills.
Meaning
The act of directly encountering a situation where one does not succeed, typically after putting in effort.
Synonyms
- lose
- fail
- surrender
- be beaten
- fall short
