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verb
- 1. defeat thoroughly: literary "he successfully vanquished his rival"
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Vanquish means to overcome in battle, defeat in a contest, or gain mastery over something. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for vanquish.
Vanquish means to defeat an enemy or opponent, especially in war, or to beat someone in a race, competition, etc. See examples, pronunciation, and translations of vanquish in different languages.
Vanquish means to conquer or overcome in a battle, contest, or argument. Learn more about its origin, derived forms, and usage in sentences from various sources.
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.
Definition of vanquish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle. 2. to defeat in any contest or conflict; be victorious over. to vanquish one's opponent in an argument. 3. to overcome or overpower. He vanquished all his fears. SYNONYMS 1. subjugate, suppress, crush, quell.
Vanquish means to defeat or overcome in a battle, contest, or argument. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of vanquish in English and Spanish, and see examples of its usage and synonyms.
