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Noun: conquering  kóng-ku-ring
  1. The act of conquering
    - conquest, subjection, subjugation
Verb: conquer  kóng-ku(r)
  1. To put down by force or authority
    "conquer one's desires";
    - suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, curb
  2. Take possession of by force, as after an invasion
    "The militia conquered the castle";
    - appropriate, capture, seize
  3. Overcome by conquest
    "conquer your fears"; "conquer a country"

Type of: arrogate, assume, capture, check, contain, control, curb, defeat, gaining control, get the better of, hold, hold in, moderate, overcome, seize, seizure, take over, usurp

Encyclopedia: Conquer