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vanquish
[ vang-kwish, van- ]
vanquish
/ ˈvæŋkwɪʃ /
verb
- to defeat or overcome in a battle, contest, etc; conquer
- to defeat or overcome in argument or debate
- to conquer (an emotion)
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Derived Forms
- ˈvanquishable, adjective
- ˈvanquisher, noun
- ˈvanquishment, noun
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Other Words From
- vanquish·a·ble adjective
- vanquish·er noun
- vanquish·ment noun
- un·vanquish·a·ble adjective
- un·vanquished adjective
- un·vanquish·ing adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vanquish1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vanquish1
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Example Sentences
But there is a strong resolve to vote despite the risk, a fierce determination to vanquish the Vandals.
In an attempt to vanquish the monster, the superheroes step in and pummel him, knocking him to the ground.
To be competitive here three years from now, Rand knows he needs to vanquish Ron's long shadow.
Visco says she believes the way to vanquish the disease is through science.
She is credited with helping to end the war and vanquish dictator Charles Taylor in 2003, opening the door for Sirleaf.
The whole history of the Old Testament displays nothing but the vain efforts of God to vanquish the obstinacy of his people.
Lieut. Wilkinson and party appear in good spirits, and show a disposition which must vanquish every difficulty.
Jerry, who had been told of the trouble, was ready to descend upon the entire college and vanquish it single-handed.
After all, it was more important that she should vanquish her enemies than prove to a mere man that they really were her enemies.
He had met at last that which must vanquish all his resolutions, and turn all his desperate efforts into vanity.
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