conquering

con·quer

C0577700 (kŏng′kər)v. con·quered, con·quer·ing, con·quers v.tr.1. a. To gain control of or subdue by military force: conquered the neighboring lands.b. To defeat in war: The Greeks conquered the Persians. See Synonyms at defeat.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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[Middle English conqueren, from Old French conquerre, from Vulgar Latin *conquaerere, from Latin conquīrere, to procure : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + quaerere, to seek.]

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con′quer·a·ble adj.con′quer·or, con′quer·er n.

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Noun

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

conquering

adjectiveRelating to, having the nature of, or experiencing triumph:triumphal, triumphant, victorious, winning.

Translations

vittorioso