vanquished
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈvæŋkwɪʃt//
KK: /væŋˈkwɪʃt/
adjective
Definition
Having been defeated or overcome in a struggle or contest.
Example
The vanquished army retreated after their defeat.
Conversation
Did you hear about the game last night?
Yeah, I heard they vanquished their rivals pretty easily.
It’s surprising how well they played after their last defeat.
Definitely! They really seem to have turned things around.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
defeated
conquered
overcome
Antonyms
victorious
triumphant
winning
verb
Definition
To defeat someone completely in a battle or competition.
Example
The hero vanquished the dragon and saved the village.
Tense Forms
Past: vanquished
Past Participle: vanquished
Conversation
Did you hear about the game last night?
Yeah, I heard they vanquished the other team pretty easily.
I can't believe how well they played!
Root Explanation
Vanquished → It is formed from "vanquish" (from Old French *vanquir*, meaning to defeat or overcome) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "vanquished" means having been defeated or overcome in battle or conflict.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word for defeat, 'vanquir', to remember that 'vanquished' means having been defeated.
Visually Confused Words
unvanquished
varnished
anguished