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con·quest

conquest

 
 
pronunciation:
kan kwest [or] kang kwest
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act or process of conquering.
The army celebrated its easy conquest of the capital city.The conquest of these lands brought disease and misery to the native populations.
synonyms:
defeat, subjugation, vanquishment
similar words:
domination, mastery, occupation, rout, subjection, takeover, triumph, victory
definition 2: something gained by conquering, such as territory, riches, or the like.
The pirates surveyed their conquest with satisfaction.
synonyms:
booty, loot
similar words:
plunder, prize, treasure
definition 3: a person whose love or favor has been captured.
We saw her showing off her latest conquest at the party.
similar words:
catch, sweetheart
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