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Conquering
see synonyms of conqueringNoun
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Conquering
see synonyms of conqueringverb
1.
to overcome (an enemy, army, etc); defeat
2.
to overcome (an obstacle, feeling, desire, etc); surmount
3. (transitive)
to gain possession or control of by or as if by force or war; win
4. (transitive)
to gain the love, sympathy, etc, of (someone) by seduction or force of personality
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Conquering
see synonyms of conquering verb transitive
1.
to get possession or control of by or as by winning a war
2.
to overcome by physical, mental, or moral force; get the better of; defeat
verb intransitive
3.
to make conquests; win
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Conquering
see synonyms of conqueringv. con·quered, con·quer·ing, con·quers
v.tr.
1.
a. To gain control of or subdue by military force: conquered the neighboring lands.
2.
a. To eliminate or minimize (a difficulty, for example): vaccines that conquered smallpox; programs to conquer poverty.
b. To overcome or surmount mentally or emotionally: You must conquer your fear of heights.
3. To reach the summit of (a mountain) by climbing.
4.
a. To gain the affection or admiration of: back when jazz conquered Paris.
b. To seduce.
v.intr.
To be victorious; win.
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