hold in vs conquer
conquer vs hold inhold in and conquer both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hold in | No | No | Yes | No |
| conquer | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
conquer is a hyponym of
hold in; that is, conquer is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
hold in:
- hold in: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- conquer: bring under control by force or authority
Other hyponyms of hold in include
stamp down, subdue, suppress, damp, crucify, mortify, subdue, abnegate, deny, train, catch, bate, thermostat, counteract, countercheck.
| hold in (verb) | conquer (verb) |
|---|---|
| hold back; keep from being perceived by others | bring under control by force or authority |
| lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | overcome by conquest |
| close in | take possession of by force, as after an invasion |
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