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vanquish
[/ˈvæŋ.kwɪʃ/]
verb
vencer
1.
to defeat someone or something completely in battle or competition
The hero vanquished the dragon.
O herói venceu o dragão.
2.
to overcome or get rid of something unwanted or unpleasant
She vanquished her fears through therapy.
Ela venceu seus medos através da terapia.
3.
to subdue or conquer an enemy or opponent
The army vanquished the rebels.
O exército conquistou os rebeldes.
Synonyms
defeat
conquer
overcome
subdue
crush
triumph over
best
Antonyms
surrender
yield
lose
retreat
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
vencer
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
vencer
standard usage
Portugal
vencer
standard usage; also 'conquistar' for stronger sense of conquest
Related Idioms & Phrases
vanquish the enemy
vanquish all obstacles
vanquish one's demons
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