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VocabJLPT N1

defeating

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. defeating
2. crushing

This noun and する-verb mean to defeat or destroy an enemy or opponent decisively. It is used in military, competitive sports, or game contexts to describe routing or crushing the opposing side, and it has a strong, forceful nuance.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At that moment, the team took down a mighty opponent and the crowd went wild!

Sentence 2

First, hit their weak spot and take them down!

Sentence 3

"Can you actually pull this off?" his boss pressed.

Sentence 4

"You're kidding, they actually defeated that thing?" everyone erupted.

Sentence 5

In a quiet victory, they defeated a formidable enemy.