Meanings

decomposition

survival of the fittest

two guilty parties tried and punished together

defeat of the weaker

consecutive defeats

succession of defeats

ignominious defeat

rise and fall (of nations)

defeat

losing without scoring

defeated general

defeat (in battle)

news of defeat

signs of defeat

scattered or crushed in defeat

sepsis

losing pitcher

remnants of a defeated army

acidification

(suffering a) complete defeat