vanquishing

Definitions

The act of defeating thoroughly in a battle or contest.

The process of overcoming or subduing a feeling, condition, or obstacle.

Examples

The hero spent his entire life vanquishing the dark forces that threatened his kingdom.

She felt a sense of immense relief after finally vanquishing her long-standing fear of public speaking.

By vanquishing the reigning champion in the final round, the underdog secured a historic victory.

Synonyms

conquering defeating overcoming subduing crushing beating overpowering

Antonyms

losing surrendering yielding failing capitulating succumbing retreating