VANQUISH


Meaning of VANQUISH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvaŋ-kwish, ˈvan- ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.