Vanquish

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

Origin

From Middle English vaynquisshen, from Old French vanquir, from Latin vincere.

Full definition of vanquish

Verb

1. To defeat, to overcome.
• ClarendonThey ... vanquished the rebels in all encounters.
• AtterburyThis bold assertion has been fully vanquished in a late reply to the Bishop of Meaux's treatise.