vanquish
1 of 1verb/ˈvænk.wɪʃ/
Forms:vanquishes,vanquishing,vanquished,vanquished
1
to defeat someone completely and decisively
C2transitive- The mighty army sought to vanquish the opposing forces and secure dominance over the region.
- The general's strategic brilliance enabled the troops to vanquish the enemy, leading to their unconditional surrender.
- The hero embarked on a quest to vanquish the evil sorcerer and restore peace to the kingdom.
- The commander devised a plan to vanquish the rebel uprising, reclaiming control over the disputed territories.
- The knights set out on a noble quest to vanquish the dragon that terrorized the nearby villages.