conquer

Definition for conquer

verb as in defeat, overcome

Strongest matches

crush, overthrow, quell, rout, subdue, subjugate, surmount, vanquish

Strong matches

beat, checkmate, circumvent, clobber, control, cream, discomfit, drub, foil, frustrate, humble, lick, master, outwit, overmaster, overpower, override, prevail, reduce, succeed, throw, thwart, total, trash, triumph, whip, worst, zap

Weak matches

bring to knees, get the better of, shut down, trample underfoot, wipe off map

verb as in win; obtain

Strongest matches

achieve, annex, occupy, overcome, overrun, seize

Strong matches

acquire, best, master, prevail, succeed, triumph

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Her predicament is reminiscent of another queen who embarked on a conquering path with snarling living weapons on her shoulder.

From Salon

"That guy deserves to be in the history of our club, not just for what he does but for what his team conquers," he said.

From BBC

But the UN and other international organizations have also documented a systematic RSF policy of ethnic cleansing against non-Arab communities in the territory they conquer.

From BBC

The UN and its humanitarian partners have recorded at least 200,000 people crossing from northern to southern Gaza since mid-August, when Israel announced its intention to conquer Gaza City.

From BBC

I might not understand everything, but I’m filled with an overwhelming hope that this next generation can conquer the mistakes that we have made.”

From Los Angeles Times

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