Defeat
Defeat noun - Failure to win a contest.
Pass
Pass noun - The state of being actual or complete.
Usage example: eventually, all their career goals came to pass
How words are described
| close | close defeat | close pass |
| long | long defeat | long pass |
| initial | initial defeat | initial pass |
| single | single defeat | single pass |
| Other adjectives: actual, entire, real, massive, huge, embarrassing, narrow, quick, major, automatic, final, double, last. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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The insanely powerful boss monsters that the players would have to pass/defeat have a rapid spawn rate, and easily kill his avatar on the first attempt.
Source: Walk into Mordor -
The boss monsters that the players would have to pass/defeat have a ridiculous spawn rate and the door won't open for anyone without Admin privileges.
Source: Light Novel / Sword Art Online -
Similarly, there is a NPC at the south exit of Violet City who will not let you pass until you defeat Faulkner, Violet City's Gym Leader.
Source: NPC Roadblock
Cite this Source
Pass and Defeat. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defeat/pass
Defeat & Pass. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defeat/pass>.
Pass or Defeat. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/defeat/pass.
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