Defeated and Unbowed

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Defeated adjective - Beaten or overcome; not victorious.

Usage example: the defeated enemy

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Unbowed is an antonym for defeated.

Nearby Words: defeat, defeating

Unbowed adjective - Erect in posture.

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Defeated is an antonym for unbowed in topics: undefeated, not bent.

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