Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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defeat | Yes | No | Yes | No |
veto | Yes | No | Yes | No |
defeat (noun) | veto (noun) |
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an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest | a vote that blocks a decision |
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals | the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature) |
defeat (verb) | veto (verb) |
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win a victory over | command against |
thwart the passage of | vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent |