defeats
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //dɪˈfits// UK //dɪfˈiːts// de·feats
n. occasions when you lose a game, a fight, or an election. It is the opposite of a victory.
n. instances of being overcome by an opponent or failing to achieve a goal in a contest. Often used in sports, politics, or military contexts to describe unsuccessful outcomes.
The team suffered three defeats in a row this month.
After several narrow defeats, the candidate decided to change her campaign strategy to reach more voters.
Historians argue that these early military defeats were actually instrumental in forcing the empire to modernize its command structure and logistics.
Usage
Plural form of the noun 'defeat'.