As a Noun: 1. The state of being beaten in a battle, game, or contest. English = defeat. 2. The cruel or unfair treatment of someone or a group of people. English = oppression. 3. The prevention of something from continuing by an army or a government; keeping someone or a group of people under your control. English = suppression; subjugation. 4. A criticism that makes someone look foolish. Idiomatic English = put down. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To win a victory over someone in a battle, game, or contest; to win completely or very convincingly. English = defeat; thrash. 2. To treat someone or a group of people cruelly or unfairly. English = oppress. 3. Of an army or a government, to prevent something from continuing; to keep someone or a group of people under your control. English = suppress; subjugate. Idiomatic English = put down. 4. To criticise someone and make them look foolish. Idiomatic English = put down.