Main Entry:

van·quish

Pronunciation:

\ˈvaŋ-kwish, ˈvan-\

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

Middle English venquishen, from Anglo-French venquis-, preterit stem of veintre to conquer, from Latin vincere — more at victor

Date:

14th century

1 : to overcome in battle : subdue completely 2 : to defeat in a conflict or contest 3 : to gain mastery over (an emotion, passion, or temptation) <vanquish your fear>

synonyms see conquer

— van·quish·able \-kwi-shə-bəl\ adjective

— van·quish·er noun