Vanquish (7)
'vanquish' is the definition.
(conquering is a kind of vanquishing)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for conquer that I've seen before include "Subjugate" , "Best" , "Gain possession by force" , "Put down by force" , "Overcome militarily" .)
'vanquish' is the definition.
(I know that vanquish is a more specific form of defeat)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for defeat that I've seen before include "Overthrow" , "Get the better of" , "Loss" , "annulment" , "Vanquish, win against" .)
'vanquish' is the definition.
(I know that rout is a more specific form of the action the vanquish)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for rout that I've seen before include "Disastrous defeat" , "Scatter on tour" , "Defeat thoroughly" , "Rowdy mob" , "Runaway defeat" .)