an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest; it was a narrow defeat; the armys only defeat; they suffered a convincing licking

[ Syn: licking , licking ]

the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

[ Syn: frustration ]

win a victory over; You must overcome all difficulties; defeat your enemies; He overcame his shyness; He overcame his infirmity; Her anger got the better of her and she blew up

[ Syn: get the better of , overcome ]

thwart the passage of; kill a motion; he shot down the students proposal

[ Syn: kill , shoot down , vote down , vote out ]