vanquished
UK: ˈvæŋkwɪʃt | US: ˈvæŋkwɪʃt
vt. to defeat thoroughly in battle or competition
vt. to overcome or subdue completely
The word "vanquish" originates from Old French vanquir (to conquer), derived from Latin vincere (to conquer). The suffix -ed marks the past participle form, indicating completed action. The morpheme "vanquish" retains its core meaning of conquest, while the addition of -ed shifts it to a past state. Historically, the Latin root vincere also gave rise to words like "victory" and "convince," reflecting a shared theme of overcoming.
The army vanquished its enemies in a decisive battle.
She vanquished her fears and delivered a flawless speech.
The champion vanquished all competitors in the tournament.
Their team was vanquished after a long and grueling match.
Legends tell of heroes who vanquished mythical beasts.