conquering

con·quer  (kngkr)

v. con·quered, con·quer·ing, con·quers

v.tr.

1. To defeat or subdue by force, especially by force of arms.

2. To gain or secure control of by or as if by force of arms: scientists battling to conquer disease; a singer who conquered the operatic world.

3. To overcome or surmount by physical, mental, or moral force: I finally conquered my fear of heights. See Synonyms at defeat.

v.intr.

To be victorious; win.

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[Middle English conqueren, from Old French conquerre, from Vulgar Latin *conquaerere, from Latin conqurere, to procure : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + quaerere, to seek.]

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conquer·a·ble adj.

conquer·or, conquer·er n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

conquering - the act of conquering                 conquest, subjection, subjugation capture, gaining control, seizure - the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

Translations

conquering [ˈkɒŋkərɪŋ] ADJ → vencedor, victorioso

conquering

adj hero → siegreich

conquering [ˈkɒŋk/ərɪŋ] adj → vincitore/trice