Overthrow; loss of battle; the check, rout, or destruction of an army by the victory of an enemy.

Successful resistance; as the defeat of an attack.

Frustration; a rendering null and void; as the defeat of a title.

Frustration; prevention of success; as the defeat of a plan or design.

To overcome or vanquish, as an army; to check, disperse or ruin by victory; to overthrow; applies to an army, or a division of troops; to a fleet, or to a commander. The English army defeated the French on the plains of Abraham. Gen. Wolf defeated Montcalm. The French defeated the Austrians at Marengo.

To frustrate; to prevent the success of; to disappoint. Then mayest thou for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel. Samuel 15:34; 2 Samuel 17:14 . We say, our dearest hopes are often defeated.

To render null and void; as, to defeat a title or an estate.

To resist with success; as, to defeat an attempt or assault.