CEFR C1

vanquish

verb

Meaning

To defeat or overcome someone or something completely, especially in a battle or contest.

Examples

The army managed to vanquish the invaders after a long and bloody war.
She felt she had finally vanquished her inner demons and could move forward.

Synonyms: beat, defeat, conquer, overcome, subdue

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vanquish (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

Definition

To defeat or overcome someone or something completely, especially in a battle or contest.

Examples

The army managed to vanquish the invaders after a long and bloody war.
She felt she had finally vanquished her inner demons and could move forward.
The underdog team unexpectedly vanquished the reigning champions in the final match.

How to Use vanquish

vanquish someone/something (prepositional phrase): To defeat someone or something completely. — "The knights were trained to vanquish any foe they encountered."

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