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vanquish

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  1. conquer               
 
van.quish \'van-kwish, 'van-\ vt [ME venquissen fr. MF venquis, preterit of 
   veintre to conquer], fr. L vincere - more at VICTOR 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)  - van.quish.er n