vanquish

• Verbe signifiant vaincre complètement un adversaire ou surmonter un obstacle de manière décisive.

A verb used to indicate the act of defeating thoroughly or overcoming an opponent or obstacle.

1. Defeat thoroughlyC1formal

   To defeat an enemy or opponent completely in a battle or competition.

   Vaincre complètement

   • The army vanquished its enemies in a decisive battle.
   • She vanquished all her rivals in the chess tournament.
   • The hero vanquished the dragon and saved the kingdom.

   Synonymesbeatconquercrushdefeatovercomeoverpoweroverwhelmroutsubdue

   Antonymescapitulatelosesubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield

2. Overcome or conquerC1formal

   To overcome a feeling, problem, or obstacle completely.

   vaincre, surmonter

   • He vanquished his fear of public speaking through practice.
   • The team vanquished every challenge during the project.
   • She vanquished her doubts and pursued her dream career.

   Synonymesbeatconquerdefeatovercomesubduesurmount

   Antonymescapitulatesuccumbsurrenderyield