Bested

//ˈbɛstɪd// verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of best form-of, participle, past
  2. 2
    Alternative form of bestead. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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all up withbeatbeatenbrokenconfoundeddefeated

Example

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"She's always been bested and so she acts like a fucking cunt."

Etymology

Etymology 1

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Etymology 2

See bestead

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