vanquish

/væŋˈkwɪʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to defeat or overcome an enemy or opponent in a battle or contest; to conquer or win over

“The army vanquished the enemy’s forces after a long and bloody battle.”

2. noun

the act of defeating or overcoming an enemy or opponent

“The general studied the vanquish of the enemy’s army as a strategic move.”

3. noun

a person or thing that has been defeated or overcome

“The vanquished king was forced to surrender his throne to the conqueror.”

Synonyms

  • conquer
  • defeat
  • overcome
  • subdue

Antonyms

  • lose
  • surrender
  • yield