Definition: an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
Usage: it was a narrow defeat; the army's only defeat; they suffered a convincing licking
Similar words: ending, finish, conclusion
Definition: event whose occurrence ends something
Usage: his death marked the ending of an era; when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show
Similar words: failure
Definition: an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
Usage: the surprise party was a complete failure
Synonyms: defeat, frustration
Definition: the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
Similar words: disappointment, letdown
Definition: a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
Usage: his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment
Synonyms: vote down, vote out, defeat, shoot down, kill
Definition: thwart the passage of
Usage: kill a motion; he shot down the student's proposal
Similar words: veto, negative, blackball
Definition: vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
Usage: The President vetoed the bill