Barely defeated Crossword Clue

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(adjective)
1. (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
2. having a cutting edge or especially an edge or edges as specified; often used in combination

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DEFEATED (noun)
1. people who are defeated
DEFEATED (adjective)
1. disappointingly unsuccessful
2. beaten or overcome; not victorious
BARELY (adverb)
1. almost not
2. by a little

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