Surrender
Surrender verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
Vanquished is an antonym for surrender.
Nearby Words: surrendered, surrendering
Vanquished
Both words in one sentence
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Jack, for instance, is in the habit of having a defeated enemy captain keep his sword (which the vanquished is traditionally supposed to give to the victor as token of surrender) if his antagonist has fought with particular gallantry.
Source: Literature / Aubrey-Maturin
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