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conquer vs defeat

defeat vs conquer

conquer is not a noun while defeat is a noun.

conquer and defeat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
conquer No No Yes No
defeat Yes No Yes No
As verbs, defeat is a hypernym of conquer; that is, defeat is a word with a broader meaning than conquer:
  • conquer: overcome by conquest
  • defeat: win a victory over
Other hypernyms of conquer include get the better of, overcome.
conquer (noun) defeat (noun)
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
conquer (verb) defeat (verb)
bring under control by force or authority win a victory over
overcome by conquest thwart the passage of
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Difference between conquer and defeat

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