vanquish
verb (used with object)
to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle.
vanquishing
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present participleof vanquish.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Moments after vanquishing Conner, the Mighty Mary crew learned that Koch had agreed to a three-way deal with Conner and a third yacht syndicate, Young America, to slide all three teams to the final.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Whether it’s vanquishing assailants or surreptitiously surveilling enemies, daemons provide significant advantages for their masters.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
The driving forces of the moment are fixated less on enlightenment than on attacking, distorting and vanquishing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024
The demand for justice for a woman resonates with Durga Puja anyway, a festival built around a goddess vanquishing evil.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2024
He committed the United States to vanquishing the dictators who would deprive others of their freedom.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
