Vanquish Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

vanquish

/ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

verb

vanquishes;

vanquished;

vanquishing

vanquish

/ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

verb

vanquishes;

vanquished;

vanquishing

Britannica Dictionary definition of VANQUISH

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literary

:

to defeat (someone) completely in a war, battle, etc.

• They were vanquished in battle.
• vanquished enemies/foes

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— sometimes used figuratively

• She sought to vanquish her desires.

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