1. To conquer, overcome, or subdue in battle, as an enemy. Hakluyt. They . . . Vanquished the rebels in all encounters. Clarendon.
2. 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.
Syn.
— To conquer; surmount; overcome; confute; silence. See Conquer.
VANQUISH
Van"quish, n. (Far.)
Defn: A disease in sheep, in which they pine away. [Written also vinquish.]
VANQUISHABLE
Van"quish*a*ble, a.
Defn: That may be vanquished.
VANQUISHER
Van"quish*er, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, vanquishes. Milton.
VANQUISHMENT
Van"quish*ment, n.