What does vanquished mean?
Vanquished means Defeated..
Vanquished
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Defeated..
Definitions by Sense
- Defeated.
- simple past and past participle of vanquish
Example Sentences
We were the cause of the recovery of all the enemy people in Eastern Europe, and North and Southeast Asia. It's an unusual situation, an unusual program because the victor hardly ever helps the vanquished to recover. We did just that.
HSTs continued to provide sterling service during these years, so much so that when Virgin and Midland Mainline brought their new wave of high-speed diesel electric multiple units [...] on stream, many preferred the ride and comfort of the vanquished to the ride and comfort of the vanquisher.
Synonyms for vanquished
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for vanquished?
Common synonyms include overcome, recreant, worsted, foiled.
What is the opposite of vanquished?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use vanquished in a sentence?
We were the cause of the recovery of all the enemy people in Eastern Europe, and North and Southeast Asia. It's an unusual situation, an unusual program because the victor hardly ever helps the vanquished to recover. We did just that.
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