— vanquishable , adj. — vanquisher , n. — vanquishment , n.
/vang"kwish, van"-/ , v.t.
1. to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle.
2. to defeat in any contest or conflict; be victorious over: to vanquish one's opponent in an argument.
3. to overcome or overpower: He vanquished all his fears.
[ 1300-50; ME vencuschen, venquisshen vencus ptp. and venquis past tense of veintre vincere to overcome ]
Syn. 1. subjugate, suppress, crush, quell.