conquer (Meaning)
conquer (v)
bring under control by force or authority
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
overcome by conquest
Synonyms & Antonyms of conquer
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- mow (down)
- repress
- lick
- squash
- clobber
- put down
- triumph (over)
- thrash
- silence
- smother
- suppress
- rout
- quash
- prevail (over)
- wallop
- quell
- annihilate
- whip
- squelch
- break
- trounce
- crack down (on)
- drub
- smash
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
conquer Sentence Examples
- Alexander the Great sought to conquer vast territories during his campaigns.
- The Roman Empire attempted to conquer Britannia in ancient times.
- History is filled with stories of empires striving to conquer neighboring lands.
- Genghis Khan's Mongol army managed to conquer much of Asia and Eastern Europe.
- The Spanish conquistadors set out to conquer the New World in the 16th century.
- Conquerors often face challenges in maintaining control over their conquered territories.
- The desire to conquer new frontiers has driven exploration throughout history.
- Military strategists develop tactics to conquer enemy fortifications.
- In literature, heroes often embark on quests to conquer evil and restore peace.
- Personal growth requires the courage to conquer one's fears and limitations.
FAQs About the word conquer
bring under control by force or authority, take possession of by force, as after an invasion, overcome by conquest
overcome, defeat, subdue, subject,dominate, enslave, overpower, reduce,vanquish, beat
emancipate, discharge, enfranchise, liberate, spring, spring, free, release, enfranchise, release
Alexander the Great sought to conquer vast territories during his campaigns.
The Roman Empire attempted to conquer Britannia in ancient times.
History is filled with stories of empires striving to conquer neighboring lands.
Genghis Khan's Mongol army managed to conquer much of Asia and Eastern Europe.
