敗

buffer (full) error (i.e. space cannot be reserved as it is full)

defeat is inevitable for an overconfident army; being arrogant and overconfident inevitably leads to defeat; pride comes before a fall

Defeat is inevitable for one who goes second; Being slow to take action inevitably leads to defeat

Computing

failure rate

putrefactive bacteria; putrefying bacteria; putrid bacteria; saprogen

cover-up

digital defeat; Japanese society and companies lagging behind (the West) in terms of IT and digital transformation

Rare term

the team appears to be headed for defeat; strong indications of defeat