Vanquish meaning

văngkwĭsh, văn-

Words form:

vanquishes vanquishing

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Vanquish is defined as to defeat or overcome.

An example of vanquish is for a team to beat the opposing side.

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To conquer or defeat in battle; force into submission.

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To defeat, to overcome.

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To overcome or subdue (an emotion, for example); suppress.

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Origin of vanquish

Middle English vaynquisshen from Old French vainquir vainquiss- from Latin vincere weik-³ in Indo-European roots

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle English vaynquisshen, from Old French vanquir, from Latin vincere.

From Wiktionary