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defeat in Malay

kalahkan

UK/dɪˈfiːt//dɪˈfit/

defeat in Malay: kalahkan, kekalahan. In English, defeat means to overcome in battle or contest.

Malay words for defeat

to overcome in battle or contest
kalahkan
the act of being defeated, of losing
kekalahan

English meaning of defeat

  1. verb To overcome in battle or contest.
  2. verb To reduce, to nothing, the strength of.
  3. verb To nullify.
  4. verb To prevent (something) from being achieved.

Full definition of defeat

defeat in a sentence

  • Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo.
  • Licking their wounds after a temporary defeat, they planned their next move.
  • The inscription records her defeat of the country's enemies in a costly war.

Synonyms of defeat

All synonyms of defeat

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Questions about defeat in Malay

What is the meaning of defeat in Malay?
Defeat in Malay is kalahkan, kekalahan.
Apakah maksud defeat dalam bahasa Melayu?
Defeat: kalahkan, kekalahan.
What does defeat mean in English?
Defeat means to overcome in battle or contest.

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