IPA: /dɪˈfiːtɪst/
KK: /dɪˈfitɪst/
Definition: Relating to a belief that defeat is inevitable or that failure is expected.
Example: His defeatist attitude made it hard for the team to stay motivated during tough times.
Definition: A person who believes that defeat is inevitable or who has a negative attitude towards success.
Example: Despite the challenges, she refused to be a defeatist and continued to strive for her goals.
IPA: /dɪˈfɛkʃən/
KK: /dɪˈfɛkʃən/
Definition: A situation where someone leaves a group or organization to join another, often for political reasons.
Example: His defection from the party surprised everyone.
IPA: /dɪˈfɛktər/
KK: /dɪˈfɛktər/
Definition: A person who leaves their country or group to join another, often for political reasons.
Example: The defector revealed important information about the government's plans.
IPA: /dɪˌfɛmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌfɛmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of making something less feminine or removing feminine characteristics.
Example: The defeminization of certain roles in society has led to a shift in gender perceptions.
IPA: /dɪˈfɛmɪnaɪz/
KK: /dɪˈfɛmɪˌnaɪz/
Definition: To remove or reduce feminine traits, qualities, or characteristics from someone or something.
Example: The new policy aimed to defeminize the workplace by promoting a more neutral dress code.
IPA: /dɪˈfɛns/
KK: /dɪˈfɛns/
Definition: A way to protect something or someone from harm or attack.
Example: The team worked hard on their defence to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
IPA: /dɪˈfɛnd/
KK: /dɪˈfɛnd/
Definition: To protect oneself or something from harm or attack; to take action to support or justify something.
Example: In the game, the players must defend their goal from the opposing team.
Definition: To protect someone or something from harm or attack, or to argue in support of a person or idea.
Example: The lawyer will defend her client in court.
IPA: /dɪˈfɛndəbl/
KK: /dɪˈfɛndəbl/
Definition: Able to be protected or justified against attack or criticism.
Example: The lawyer presented a defendable case in court.
IPA: /dɪˈfɛnəˌstreɪt/
KK: /dɪˈfɛnəˌstreɪt/
Definition: To throw someone or something out of a window.
Example: In a fit of anger, he decided to defenestrate the old computer.
IPA: /ˌdɛfɪˈnɛstrəˌeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstreɪʃən/
Definition: The act of throwing someone or something out of a window.
Example: The defenestration of the old chair was a dramatic moment in the renovation.
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