expugnation (Meaning)
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expugnation (n.)
The act of taking by assault; conquest.
Synonyms & Antonyms of expugnation
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expugnation Sentence Examples
- Despite the troops' valiant efforts, the fortress resisted their attempts at expugnation.
- The expugnation of the enemy's stronghold proved to be a costly and bloody affair.
- Through the expugnation of the city, the victorious army secured control over the entire region.
- The siege of the castle had lasted for weeks, but its expugnation was finally achieved through skillful strategy and brute force.
- The reconquest of the lost territory required a carefully orchestrated campaign of expugnation, involving multiple armies and intricate military maneuvers.
- Their expugnation of the rival gang's turf sent a clear message of dominance and control over the city's underworld.
- The long-standing conflict ended with the expugnation of the rebels, bringing a new era of peace and stability to the kingdom.
- The rise of the new political party involved the expugnation of its opponents, leading to a consolidation of power in the hands of a single faction.
- The expugnation of the infectious agent from the body was made possible by the development of a new and effective vaccine.
- The process of expugnation involved the systematic removal of all traces of the previous regime, including symbols, monuments, and even historical records.
FAQs About the word expugnation
The act of taking by assault; conquest.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Despite the troops' valiant efforts, the fortress resisted their attempts at expugnation.
The expugnation of the enemy's stronghold proved to be a costly and bloody affair.
Through the expugnation of the city, the victorious army secured control over the entire region.
The siege of the castle had lasted for weeks, but its expugnation was finally achieved through skillful strategy and brute force.
