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seize vs conquer

conquer vs seize

seize and conquer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
seize No No Yes No
conquer No No Yes No
As verbs, seize and conquer are synonyms defined as:
  • seize and conquer: take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Other synonyms of seize include appropriate, capture.
As verbs, conquer is a hyponym of seize; that is, conquer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than seize:
  • seize: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
  • conquer: take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Other hyponyms of seize include annex, appropriate, capture, seize, preoccupy, hijack, raid.
seize (verb) conquer (verb)
capture the attention or imagination of bring under control by force or authority
affect overcome by conquest
take into your hands deliberately take possession of by force, as after an invasion
take or capture by force
hook by a pull on the line
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Difference between seize and conquer

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