What does the cryptic crossword clue "Defeat, or we prove to be beaten (9)" mean?

The definition is "Defeat,". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ORWEPROVE ("or we prove") [anagram: "beaten"] = OVERPOWER; definition: "Defeat," The answer is OVERPOWER.

Defeat, or we prove to be beaten (9)

Times Cryptic #28626 | 27 Across | 2023-06-10 flower

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