Crossword Clue:

to beat or defeat

Answer	Crossword Clue
UPEND	Beat; defeat
BEST	Defeat or excel.
REVERSE	Check or defeat

EATS	... crow, or accepts defeat humbly.
FACER	Severe check or defeat: Colloq.
KILL	Defeat or veto, as a bill.
KILL	Defeat or veto as a legislative bill.