conquered

Definitions

Successfully overcome and taken control of a place or people by military force.

Successfully mastered or subdued a problem, fear, or obstacle.

Examples

The explorer finally conquered the treacherous mountain peak after days of climbing.

She conquered her fear of public speaking by practicing in front of a mirror every day.

Synonyms

defeated vanquished subdued overcame mastered triumphed over crushed

Antonyms

surrendered lost yielded failed capitulated succumbed relinquished