vanquish

/ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/
verb
  1. To defeat or overcome someone or something completely, especially in a battle, contest, or conflict.
    • She vanquished her fear of public speaking by practicing every day.
    • The hero vanquished the dragon and saved the kingdom.
    • Our team vanquished our rivals in the championship game.
What does "vanquish" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean