Conquer meaning

What does “conquer” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“conquer” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: bring under control by force or authority.

conquer

bring under control by force or authority
“suppress a nascent uprising”
“stamp down on littering”
Synonymssuppress stamp down subdue
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
“the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants”
“The army seized the town”
Synonymsappropriate capture seize
overcome by conquest
“conquer your fears”
“conquer a country”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University