Translations for „defeat“ in the English » Polish Dictionary

I . defeat [dɪˈfi:t] VB trans

1. defeat (beat):

defeat

pokonywać [perf pokonać]

defeat fig hopes

pogrzebać

it defeats me why...

nie mogę zrozumieć, dlaczego...

2. defeat (reject):

defeat proposal

odrzucać [perf odrzucić]

3. defeat:

defeat plan

udaremniać [perf udaremnić]

defeat rebellion

zdławić

4. defeat LAW:

defeat

anulować

defeat

unieważniać [perf unieważnić]

II . defeat [dɪˈfi:t] N

defeat

porażka f

Usage examples with defeat

to concede defeat

dać za wygraną

to acknowledge one's error/defeat

przyznawać [perf przyznać] się do błędu/porażki

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

However, he was defeated and ended of his misery.

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Men should not fear death, but dishonor and defeat.

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As early as the end of 1973, it was suggested that drastic measures had to be taken to defeat the organisation.

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Marsh was so disappointing by the defeat he threw away his runners-up medal.

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As the player goes about the courses, points are yielded from eating fruit and defeating enemies.

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The winner advanced to the final semi-final, while two teams who defeated third-ranked fight.

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