vanquish
vanquish(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (literary) (general)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. vencer
The dictator was more concerned with vanquishing his political enemies than with governing the country.El dictador estaba más preocupado por vencer a sus enemigos políticos que por gobernar al país.
The knight was rewarded generously for vanquishing the beast.El caballero fue recompensado generosamente por haber vencido a la bestia.
b. derrotar
Sir Gawain vanquished his opponent with a single blow.Sir Gawain derrotó a su adversario con un solo golpe.
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