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vanquisher
[/ˈvæŋkwɪʃər/]
noun
pl: vanquishers
conquistador
1.
A person who defeats or conquers an enemy or opponent
The vanquisher of the enemy forces was celebrated as a hero.
O conquistador das forças inimigas foi celebrado como um herói.
2.
One who overcomes or subdues something difficult or abstract
She became the vanquisher of her fears through years of therapy.
Ela se tornou conquistadora de seus medos através de anos de terapia.
Synonyms
conqueror
victor
winner
defeater
overcomer
subduer
Antonyms
loser
defeated
vanquished
victim
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
conquistador
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
vencedor
alternative usage meaning victor or winner
Portugal
conquistador
standard Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
vanquish one's demons
emerge victorious
claim victory over
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