Hypernyms for "vanquish"
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Hypernyms
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bat
best
cheat
checkmate
chicane
chouse
clobber
cream
drub
eliminate
exceed
get over
get the best
get the jump
have the best
immobilise
immobilize
jockey
lick
master
mate
mop up
outdo
outfight
outflank
outgo
outmatch
outperform
outplay
outpoint
outscore
outstrip
overcome
overmaster
overpower
overwhelm
pip
rack up
rout
scoop
screw
shaft
spreadeagle
spread-eagle
subdue
surmount
surpass
thrash
trump
walk over
whip
whomp
worst
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.