Synonyms for

Conquests

Verb / ˈkɑ:ˌnkwests / Another word for conquests — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Conquests means the act of taking control of a place or people using military force.

Synonyms & similar words

subjection conquering subjugation seduction conquest victory conquering triumph subjugation domination occupation seizure capture possession acquisition achievement success winning overthrow defeat vanquishment surrender yielding submission suppression

Example sentences

  1. The conquests of Alexander the Great were legendary.
  2. The Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire was brutal.
  3. The Vikings had many conquests throughout Europe.
  4. The conquest of Mount Everest was a great achievement.
  5. The British Empire was built on many conquests.

Quotes

  • 'The greatest conqueror is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow.' - Chinese Proverb
  • 'All warfare is based on deception.' - Sun Tzu, The Art of War
  • 'Conquer thyself, till thou has done this, thou art but a slave; for it is almost as well to be subjected to another's appetite as to thine own.' - Sir Richard Francis Burton

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