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