The word "defeat" means to lose or be beaten in a competition, game, or battle. It refers to not being successful in accomplishing a goal or overcoming an obstacle. Full definition
Others are calling for defeat of the bill because of that system. (ctmirror.org)
The result was a series of races where Democratic incumbents were able to drag themselves from the brink of electoral defeat by going negative early and often against their Republican opponents. (voices.washingtonpost.com)
Our positions in the table and the fact that they haven't tasted defeat at home in the league thus far, this season, told us that. (justarsenal.com)