CEFR B2

vanquished

verb

Meaning

Defeated thoroughly in a competition, conflict, or struggle.

Examples

The Roman army vanquished all who stood in their path.
She felt she had finally vanquished her inner demons.

Synonyms: defeated, conquered, overcame, subdued

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vanquished (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/

Definition

Defeated thoroughly in a competition, conflict, or struggle.

Examples

The Roman army vanquished all who stood in their path.
She felt she had finally vanquished her inner demons.
The underdog team unexpectedly vanquished the reigning champions.

How to Use vanquished

vanquish someone (collocation): To defeat a person or group. — "The hero vanquished the dragon that terrorized the village."
vanquish something (collocation): To overcome a problem or obstacle. — "She worked hard to vanquish her fear of public speaking."

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