van·quish 
/ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ verb
van·quish·es; van·quished; van·quish·ing /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ verb [+ obj] literary : to defeat (someone) completely in a war, battle, etc.
▪ They were vanquished in battle. ▪ vanquished enemies/foes — sometimes used figuratively ▪ She sought to vanquish her desires.
▪ They were vanquished in battle. ▪ vanquished enemies/foes — sometimes used figuratively ▪ She sought to vanquish her desires.
