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admit defeat
Definition of admit defeat
: to admit that one has been defeated Although she did poorly in the first round, she has refused to admit defeat.
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admitplay
: to allow scope for : permit
: to concede as true or valid
: to allow entry (as to a place, fellowship, or privilege)
: a person who is admitted into a school, hospital, etc.
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defeatplay
: destroy
: nullify
: frustrate
: frustration by nullification or by prevention of success
: destruction
: an overthrow especially of an army in battle
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