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verb
- 1. defeat thoroughly: literary "he successfully vanquished his rival"
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The meaning of VANQUISH is to overcome in battle : subdue completely. How to use vanquish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Vanquish.
VANQUISH definition: 1. to defeat an enemy or opponent, especially in war: 2. to defeat an enemy or opponent…. Learn more.
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.
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.
To vanquish someone means to defeat them completely in a battle or a competition.
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]
