vanquished Definition
- 1defeated thoroughly
- 2conquered
Using vanquished: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vanquished" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The vanquished army retreated in defeat.
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She emerged as the vanquished candidate in the election.
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The team was vanquished by their opponents in the final match.
vanquished Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with vanquished
a defeated enemy or opponent
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The vanquished foe lay scattered across the battlefield.
an area that has been conquered by an opposing force
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The vanquished territory was annexed by the victorious nation.
a competitor who has been defeated or outperformed
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After years of fierce competition, he finally emerged as the vanquished rival.
Origins of vanquished
from Old French 'venquis', past participle of 'veintre', meaning 'to defeat'
Summary: vanquished in Brief
'Vanquished' [ˈvæŋkwɪʃt] is an adjective that means to be defeated thoroughly or conquered. It is used to describe situations where one party has been overcome by another, as in 'The vanquished army retreated in defeat.' 'Vanquished' can also be used in phrases like 'vanquished foe' or 'vanquished territory,' referring to a defeated enemy or conquered land.
