Conquer (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Take possession of by force, as after an invasion; "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

• Capture
• Appropriate
• Seize

Hypernyms

• Usurp
• Arrogate
• Assume
• Seize

Hyponyms

• Carry

Related Words

• Conquering (noun)

Meaning ²

Bring under control by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Suppress
• Subdue
• Stamp Down

Hypernyms

• Hold In
• Moderate
• Control
• Check
• Hold
• Curb

Hyponyms

• Choke Down
• Hush
• Hush Up
• Choke Back
• Shut Up
• Quieten
• Quench
• Choke Off
• Silence
• Squelch
• Burke
• Quell

Related Words

• Conquering (noun)
• Conqueror (noun)

Meaning ³

Overcome by conquest; "conquer your fears"; "conquer a country".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Hypernyms

• Overcome
• Defeat

Related Words

• Conquering (noun)
• Conqueror (noun)