v.
Pronunciation: ' va ŋ -kwish, ' van-
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-sh ə -b ə l \ adjective
– van · quish · er noun