conquering

/ˈkɑŋkərɪŋ/
/ˈkɒŋkərɪŋ/
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Definitions of conquering
  1. noun
    the act of conquering
    synonyms: conquest, subjection, subjugation
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    examples:
    Norman Conquest
    the invasion and settlement of England by the Normans following the battle of Hastings (1066)
    type of:
    capture, gaining control, seizure
    the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
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