Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of conquering: The process or action of gaining control over a place or people through military force, or of overcoming a challenge or obstacle.
   • The fact of having been conquered: The state of being defeated or brought under control.

Usage

• As a noun: "Conquering" is used to describe the action or event of taking control by force, or the successful overcoming of a difficulty. It is often used in historical, military, or metaphorical contexts.
  • The conquering of the ancient city was a turning point in the war.
  • Her conquering of fear allowed her to give the speech.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "The conquering hero": A phrase used to describe someone who returns after a great victory or success.
  • He returned from the competition like a conquering hero, greeted by cheers from his hometown.

Variants and Related Words

• Conquer (verb): To overcome and take control of (a place or people) by use of military force; to successfully overcome (a problem or weakness).
  • They sought to conquer new lands.
  • She worked hard to conquer her shyness.
• Conqueror (noun): A person who conquers a place or people.
  • William the Conqueror became king of England.
• Conquest (noun): The act or process of conquering; something that has been conquered.
  • The conquest of space is a major human endeavor.

Synonyms

• Subjugation: The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.
• Vanquishing: Defeating thoroughly.
• Overpowering: Defeating or overcoming with superior strength.

Antonyms

• Surrender: The action of yielding to an opponent or powerful influence.
• Liberation: The act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.

Related Phrases

• Divide and conquer: A strategy of gaining and maintaining power by breaking up larger concentrations of power into smaller, more manageable pieces.
  • The empire used a divide and conquer strategy to control the region.

Noun

1. the act of conquering