This is the 654th most frequent Russian word.
поражение
"Defeat" or "damage."
In this sentence, 'поражение' is used in a sports or competitive context meaning 'defeat'.
После долгой борьбы команда потерпела поражение.
After a long struggle, the team suffered a defeat.
Here, 'поражение' emphasizes a loss or defeat in a specific game or intellectual competition.
Её поражение в шахматах было неожиданным для всех.
Her defeat in chess was unexpected for everyone.
In this example, 'поражение' is used to describe a malfunction or damage, showing its usage outside of a competitive or personal defeat context.