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defeating
[/dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/]
verb/adjective
derrotar/frustrante
1.
Present participle of defeat; winning a victory over someone or something in a contest or battle
The team is defeating their opponents with ease.
O time está derrotando seus oponentes com facilidade.
2.
Making someone feel disappointed or dispirited; discouraging
The constant setbacks are defeating our morale.
Os reveses constantes estão desmoralizando nosso espírito.
3.
Adjective meaning tending to make someone feel discouraged or disappointed
It's a defeating attitude to have before even trying.
É uma atitude desmoralizante ter antes mesmo de tentar.
Synonyms
vanquishing
overcoming
conquering
beating
discouraging
disheartening
demoralizing
Antonyms
winning
succeeding
encouraging
uplifting
empowering
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
derrotando
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
derrotando/frustrante
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
derrotando
Standard usage
Portugal
derrotando/desmoralizador
European Portuguese prefers 'desmoralizador' for the adjective form
Related Idioms & Phrases
defeating the purpose
defeating expectations
self-defeating behavior
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