defeat

/dɪˈfiːt/verb
Elementary
1

To overcome in battle or contest.

2

To reduce, to nothing, the strength of.

3

To nullify

4

To prevent (something) from being achieved.

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Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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