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Meaning of be conquered
The primary meaning of "be conquered" is to be defeated or overpowered by someone or something.
Etymology of be conquered
The word "conquer" originates from the Old French word "conquerre", which is derived from the Latin word "conquere", meaning "to win" or "to gain"
The Latin word "conquere" is a combination of "con" (meaning "together") and "quere" (meaning "to seek" or "to gain")
The word "conquer" has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of defeating or overpowering someone or something
Synonyms
overcome
defeated
subjugated
vanquished
surrendered
capitulated
yielded
succumbed
fell
collapsed
crumbled
toppled
overpowered
outmaneuvered
outwitted
outplayed
outdone
surpassed
outmatched
overwhelmed
overthrown
subdued
tamed
domesticated
pacified
tranquilized
calmed
soothed
placated
appeased
mollified
cowed
intimidated
browbeaten
coerced
forced
compelled
constrained
oppressed
tyrannized
enslaved
enthralled
enthralled
mesmerized
hypnotized
spellbound
bewitched
enchanted
captivated
allured
seduced
tempted
Definitions
- To be defeated or overpowered by someone or something, resulting in loss of control or autonomy
- To be persuaded or convinced by someone or something, often resulting in a change of opinion or behavior
- To be affected or influenced by a particular emotion or sensation, such as love or fear
Usage Examples
- The city was conquered by the enemy army after a long and brutal siege
- She was conquered by her emotions and couldn't help but cry
- The team was conquered by their opponents in the final game of the tournament
Antonyms
conquer
defeat
overcome
subdue
vanquish
triumph
prevail
succeed
win
dominate
overpower
outmaneuver
outwit
outplay
outdo
surpass
outmatch
overwhelm
overthrow
subjugate
enslave
tyrannize
oppress
coerce
force
compel
constrain
intimidate
browbeat
cower
mollify
placate
appease
soothe
calm
tranquilize
pacify
tame
domesticated