ETYM Cf. French défaite, from défaire. Related to Defeat.
An unsuccessful ending; SYN. licking.

1. A flaw or weak point; SYN. weakness.
2. Failure to reach a minimum required performance.

1. A movement downward
2. A sudden decline in strength or number or importance; SYN. downfall.
3. A lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity
4. The season when the leaves fall from the trees; SYN. autumn.
5. (Sports) When a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat; SYN. pin.

Used to express assent or agreement.