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
- vanquishes
- vanquishing
- vanquished
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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