ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Vanquish

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Vanquish is a verb meaning (transitive) To defeat (someone); to overcome.

Meaning

(transitive) To defeat (someone); to overcome.

Example Sentences

They […] vanquished the rebels in all encounters.
This bold assertion has been so fully vanquish'd in a late reply to the Bishop of Meaux's treatise.
In ſingle Combat thou ſhalt buckle vvith me; / And if thou vanquiſheſt, thy vvords are true, / Othervviſe I renounce all confidence.

Word Forms

Synonyms for vanquish

Depending on context, synonyms include trounce, crush, beat.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include crush, trounce, beat, conquer, subdue, defeat.

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