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defeat the purpose
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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To undermine the act of doing something by having an opposite effect; to nullify.
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defeat the purpose
Trying to save money by buying cheap shoes will defeat the purpose if they fall apart after a week.
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Trying to save money by buying cheap shoes will defeat the purpose if they fall apart after a week.
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