VERB: "to defeat in a conflict or contest" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to defeat in a conflict or contest" Crossword Answer

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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CONFLICT (verb)
1. go against, as of rules and laws
2. be in conflict
CONFLICT (noun)
1. an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
2. a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
CONTEST (noun)
1. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
2. a struggle between rivals
CONTEST (verb)
1. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

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