checkmated

(check-mat-ed) 3 syllables

Definition


verb.
Chess the move that wins the game by checking the opponent's king so that it cannot be protected the condition of the king after such a move complete defeat

Example Sentence

Kasparov checkmated his opponent after only a few moves.

Synonyms

mate; beat; beat out; crush; shell; trounce

Antonyms

defeat; lose