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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Hoping to avoid joining the historic list, the Lakers get a third try at vanquishing the Rockets for good in Game 6 on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
As the play opens he is returning to Rome as a lauded hero, having led the city’s forces in vanquishing the Goths.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
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
The combination of easing inflation and sturdy hiring and GDP growth has raised hopes the Fed can pull off a rare “soft landing” — vanquishing inflation without causing a recession.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
After the vanquishing of the dragon, there was a feast in the great hall.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
