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vanquished

[ˈvæŋkwɪʃt]

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!

  • Example

    The vanquished army retreated in defeat.

  • Example

    She emerged as the vanquished candidate in the election.

  • Example

    The team was vanquished by their opponents in the final match.

vanquished Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for vanquished

Phrases with vanquished

  • a defeated enemy or opponent

    Example

    The vanquished foe lay scattered across the battlefield.

  • an area that has been conquered by an opposing force

    Example

    The vanquished territory was annexed by the victorious nation.

  • a competitor who has been defeated or outperformed

    Example

    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'

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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.