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van⋅quish

[vang-kwish, van-]
–verb (used with object)
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.

Origin:
1300–50; ME vencuschen, venquisshen < OF vencus ptp. and venquis past tense of veintre < L vincere to overcome


van⋅quish⋅a⋅ble, adjective
van⋅quish⋅er, noun
van⋅quish⋅ment, noun


1. subjugate, suppress, crush, quell.
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