Word Verb
vanquished
v.
C1 Advanced US /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/ UK /vˈænkwɪʃt/ van·quished
Definition
v.to defeat someone or something completely in a fight or a competition. You use this when one side has no chance of winning anymore.
v.to overcome or defeat an opponent decisively in a contest or battle. Often implies a total or overwhelming victory.
Examples
“The army vanquished the enemy after a long battle.”
“The reigning champion was vanquished by a younger athlete who showed incredible speed and strength.”
“The historical account details how the empire was vanquished not by a single decisive battle, but by a slow erosion of its economic and political power over several decades.”
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
Updated