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Η ήττα
This is the opposite of victory. It is used for losing a match, an election, or a conflict.
Examples in context
Η ήττα ήταν ένα μεγάλο μάθημα.
The defeat was a great lesson.
Δεν μπορούσαν να αποδεχτούν την ήττα.
They could not accept the defeat.
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