What is "conquer" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does conquer mean in English? Meaning of conquer definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "conquer" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "conquer": to put down by force or authority

Verb

  • Meaning: to put down by force or authority
  • Example: suppress a nascent uprising stamp down on littering conquer one's desires
  • Synonyms: conquer curb inhibit stamp down subdue suppress
  • Hyponyms: blink blink away burke choke back choke down choke off dampen hush hush up muffle quell quench quieten repress shut up silence smother squelch stifle still strangle wink
  • Hypernyms: check contain control curb hold hold in moderate
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈkɑːŋkɚ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɒŋkə/

    Meaning of "conquer": take possession of by force, as after an invasion

    Verb

  • Meaning: take possession of by force, as after an invasion
  • Example: the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants The army seized the town The militia captured the castle
  • Synonyms: appropriate capture conquer seize
  • Hyponyms: carry
  • Hypernyms: arrogate assume seize take over usurp
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈkɑːŋkɚ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɒŋkə/

    Meaning of "conquer": overcome by conquest

    Verb

  • Meaning: overcome by conquest
  • Example: conquer your fears conquer a country
  • Synonyms: conquer
  • Hypernyms: defeat get the better of overcome
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈkɑːŋkɚ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɒŋkə/

    Synonyms:

    subdue, rout, crush, quell, overthrow, surmount, vanquish, subjugate, control, lick, thwart, reduce, total, prevail, zap, cream, circumvent, overpower, outwit, master, whip, checkmate, override, trash, humble, beat, frustrate, succeed, worst, throw, discomfit, drub, foil, clobber, triumph, shut down, overmaster, bring to knees, get the better of, trample underfoot, wipe off map, seize, annex, occupy, overrun, overcome, achieve, acquire, succeed, master, best, prevail, triumph,

    Antonyms:

    release, surrender, give in, relinquish, aid, assist, capitulate, retreat, succumb, forfeit, win, lose, yield, encourage, help, fail, give up, surrender, forfeit, capitulate, retreat, succumb, yield, lose, fail, give up,

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