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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

defeaters

/dɪˈfiːtərz/ noun · British & US
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What does defeaters mean?

noun

People or things that defeat or overcome something or someone. A defeater is a person or thing that can overcome or defeat another person or thing.

Example

"The team's strong defense was a major defeater for the opposing team's offense."

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