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Being victorious, typically as revenge for a previous defeat
“We may have lost, but this playoff series isn't over. We will be getting them in the next match.”
Opposite of present participle for to finish a game or contest on level terms
“The victory was slowly slipping away from Argen, but he did not want to lose to his loudmouthed opponent.”
Opposite of present participle for to achieve the same score or ranking as another competitor or team
“They would lose to Washington the following week, but that would be their last loss for quite some time.”
Opposite of present participle for to violently subdue (opposition or a rebellion)
“Fearful that the right planned to establish a fascist state, socialists rose up in the mining districts of Asturias only to be defeated by the army under the supervision of General Franco.”
(edge out) Opposite of present participle for to defeat narrowly in a contest
“It was no shame to narrowly fall Valencia, who would also go on to win the Spanish league to complete a terrific double.”
Opposite of present participle for to match or rival in performance or extent
“In what was a huge buildup, Justin would eventually lose to David in a surprisingly lopsided encounter.”
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