01 v. t. To conquer, overcome, or subdue in battle, as an enemy.
imp. & p. p.
Vanquished; p. pr. & vb. n.
Vanquishing
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To conquer, overcome, or subdue in battle, as an enemy.“They . . . vanquished the rebels in all encounters.” — Clarendon.
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Hence, to defeat in any contest; to get the better of; to put down; to refute.“This bold assertion has been fully vanquished in a late reply to the Bishop of Meaux's treatise.” — Atterbury.“For e'en though vanquished, he could argue still.” — Goldsmith.