[van.quish] vt [ME venquissen, fr. MF venquis, preterit of veintre to conquer, fr. L vincere--more at victor] (14c) 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) syn see conquer -- van.quish.able adj -- van.quish.er n