SUBDUER Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

subduer

noun

Definition of subduer

as in winner

one that defeats an enemy or opponent the game's subduers went out for burgers and shakes to celebrate their win over the former state champions

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Noun

Its winner, whether filmmaker or rights holder, will give the platform an exclusive license to show the film for a limited period.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Take a resident who voted for only one of the 10 winners but for two of the slate’s three candidates.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of winner

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Located at the junction of three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the region has historically been a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
In life, and in the novel, the German conquerors in their splendid uniforms make debonair remarks, as the French cultural and social figures who frequent the bar—collaborators—are thrilled to remain close to power.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of conqueror

Noun

To him, the clearest victor in 2026 has been Toyota, a company with a hybrid-heavy lineup and a long history of making them.

— Willa Rubin, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
These two faced each other 13 times during the regular season, and the Braves were the clear victor, beating the Phillies nine times.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of victor

Noun

More often than not, a good villain is as important to a story as their eventual vanquisher.

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
That included midfielder Mariona Caldentey, who returned to preseason training with Arsenal and had to face several of her English vanquishers, including captain Leah Williamson, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Alessia Russo and Lotte Wubben-Moy.

— Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025

Definition of vanquisher

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