Meaning : An unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest.
Example :
It was a narrow defeat.
The army's only defeat.
They suffered a convincing licking.
Synonyms : licking
Meaning : The feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals.
Synonyms : frustration
Meaning : Win a victory over.
Example :
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.
Synonyms : get the better of, overcome
Meaning : Thwart the passage of.
Example :
Kill a motion.
He shot down the student's proposal.
Synonyms : kill, shoot down, vote down, vote out