overwhelming defeat

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A defeat that is very great in amount or effect.

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  • The ruling party suffered an overwhelming defeat in the recent election.
  • The battle resulted in an overwhelming defeat for the invading forces.
  • Our team has never experienced such an overwhelming defeat in its history.
  • It was a difficult moment, admitting to such an overwhelming defeat in the debate.
  • Polls suggest the current government is heading for an overwhelming defeat.
  • The psychological impact of the overwhelming defeat was felt by the players for years.
  • The company faced an overwhelming defeat in the patent lawsuit, costing them billions.
  • Poor strategy and a lack of preparation led directly to their overwhelming defeat.
  • The fall of the empire was preceded by a series of overwhelming defeats on the battlefield.
  • In the final round, the chess champion handed her opponent an overwhelming defeat.