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    vanquish
    /ˈvaŋkwɪʃ/

    verb

    • 1. defeat thoroughly: literary "he successfully vanquished his rival"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › vanquishVanquish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of VANQUISH is to overcome in battle : subdue completely. How to use vanquish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Vanquish.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVANQUISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    VANQUISH definition: 1. to defeat an enemy or opponent, especially in war: 2. to defeat an enemy or opponent…. Learn more.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › vanquishVANQUISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    verb (used with object) to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle. Synonyms: quell, crush, suppress, subjugate. to defeat in any contest or conflict; be victorious over: to vanquish one's opponent in an argument. to overcome or overpower: He vanquished all his fears. vanquish.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › vanquishVanquish - definition of vanquish by The Free Dictionary

    1. to conquer by superior force, as in battle. 2. to defeat in any contest or conflict. 3. to overcome: to vanquish one's fears. [1300–50; Middle English vencuschen,venquisshen < Old French vencus, past participle and venquis, past tense of veintre < Latin vincere to overcome]

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › vanquishVanquish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To vanquish is to be the complete and total winner, to overpower and overcome, whether in a contest, a race, or a war. It generally suggests a total trouncing, to the point of humiliation — or worse — for the loser.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVANQUISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    To vanquish someone means to defeat them completely in a battle or a competition. [literary] A happy ending is only possible because the hero has first vanquished the dragons. [VERB noun] With knowledge and wisdom, evil could be vanquished on this earth. [VERB noun] Synonyms: defeat, beat, conquer, reduce More Synonyms of vanquish.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvanquish verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ (literary) Verb Forms. vanquish somebody/something to defeat somebody completely in a competition, war, etc. synonym conquer. Government forces vanquished the rebels. The stories are about saints vanquishing dragons and freeing captive maidens. Topics War and conflict c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › vanquishVanquish Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Vanquish definition: To overcome or subdue (an emotion, for example); suppress.

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › vanquishvanquish | meaning of vanquish in Longman Dictionary of...

    vanquish meaning, definition, what is vanquish: to defeat someone or something completel...: Learn more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryVANQUISH - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    A complete guide to the word "VANQUISH": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.