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defeat vs conquer

conquer vs defeat

defeat is a noun but conquer is not a noun.

defeat and conquer both are verbs.

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

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