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1. The act of conquering
   - conquest, subjection, subjugation

1. To put down by force or authority
   "conquer one's desires"
   - suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, curb
    
2. Take possession of by force, as after an invasion
   - appropriate, capture, seize
    
3. Overcome by conquest
   "conquer your fears"; "conquer a country"

See also: conqueror

Type of: arrogate, assume, capture, check, contain, control, curb, defeat, gaining control, get the better of, hold, hold in, moderate, overcome, seize, seizure, take over, usurp

Encyclopedia: Conquer