Dictionary
van•quish
Pronunciation: (vang'kwish, van'-), [key]—
v.t.
1. to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle.
2. to defeat in any contest or conflict; be victorious over:
to vanquish one's opponent in an argument.
3. to overcome or overpower:
He vanquished all his fears. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.