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noun

Definition of vanquishingnext
as in conquest
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control a movie about the vanquishing of Egypt by Rome

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vanquishing

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verb

present participle of vanquish
as in conquering
to bring under one's control by force of arms vanquished nation after nation in his relentless conquest of Europe

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  1. conquest
  2. domination
  3. dominating
Noun
  • The philosopher Johann Gottlieb Fichte, a father of German nationalism, even accused Europeans of deliberately keeping German lands fragmented—the better to enlist German valor for their own conquests.
    Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
  • These symbols further connect the artifact to Zoroastrianism, the state religion of the Sasanian Empire, the last Iranian empire before the early Muslim conquests.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
Definition of conquest
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  • Paris Hilton, Martha Stewart, and More Celebrities with Unique Names for Their Famous Dogs Max's domination of naming charts started before 2022.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Even though the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals were formidable opponents, the Dodgers employ a multi-faceted approach to domination unlike anything the Yankees have experienced this postseason.
    Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of domination
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  • Get ahead of the fashion game this October Prime Day with trendy fall fashion finds that are dominating wishlists everywhere.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This helps prevent voices from dominating and promotes a creative environment.
    Jason Walker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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