conquering
/'kɔɳkəriɳ/
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Definition
- 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
- the act of conquering