79 Synonyms & Antonyms For CONQUER

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Definitions conquer [kong-ker] / ˈkɒŋ kər / VERB defeat, overcome Synonyms STRONGEST crush overthrow quell rout subdue subjugate surmount vanquish STRONG 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 bring to knees get the better of shut down trample underfoot wipe off map Antonyms STRONGEST give in lose release surrender win yield STRONG aid assist encourage fail help relinquish WEAK capitulate forfeit give up retreat succumb VERB win; obtain Synonyms STRONGEST achieve annex occupy overcome overrun seize STRONG acquire best master prevail succeed triumph Antonyms STRONGEST lose surrender yield STRONG fail forfeit WEAK capitulate give up retreat succumb

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“Time to divide and conquer,” I said, handing one piece to each of the partner groups.

From Literature

"We need more of that too, because we need to connect again much more with people. We will need to conquer the hearts and minds again."

From Barron's

He would “conquer or die in the attempt!”

From Literature

With viewers set to find out if the pair's simmering forbidden love can conquer all, Australian actress Yerin Ha, who plays Sophie, tells Newsbeat that representing her community is all she's "ever wanted".

From BBC

This method was a frontal assault on the “divide and conquer” mentality, which used to mean specialization followed by integration.

From The Wall Street Journal

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