Defeat once and for all Crossword Clue

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Defeat once and for all Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DEFEAT (noun)
1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
2. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
DEFEAT (verb)
1. win a victory over
2. thwart the passage of
ONCE (adverb)
1. on one occasion
2. at a previous time

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