Embarrassing defeat Crossword Clue

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Embarrassing defeat Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. defeat disastrously
2. make a groove in
(noun)
1. a disorderly crowd of people
2. an overwhelming defeat

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

EMBARRASSING (adjective)
1. causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
2. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
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

Hint 3: Anagram

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