Crossword Clue:

to defeat

Answer	Crossword Clue
ONTHEROPES	Close to defeat
RUINABLE	Open to defeat
TOPS	Sends down to defeat

LOSE	Go down to defeat
LOSES	Goes down to defeat
LICK	Defeat, so to speak
ROPES	On the ... (close to defeat)
UNCLE	Word used to admit defeat
HLHBVEIB	Gloomy Democrat to admit defeat (8)
ANTITANK	Designed to defeat a Panzer, say
RIVAL	One eager to compete and defeat

UPSET	Only horse to defeat Man o' War