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English to English verb
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to put down by force or authority |  | Example: suppress a nascent uprising
stamp down on littering
conquer one's desires
source: wordnet30
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take possession of by force, as after an invasion | | Example: the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants
The army seized the town
The militia captured the castle
source: wordnet30
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overcome by conquest | | Example: conquer your fears
conquer a country
source: wordnet30
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To gain or acquire by force; to take possession of by violent means; to gain dominion over; to subdue by physical means; to reduce; to overcome by force of arms; to cause to yield; to vanquish. | | source: webster1913
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To gain the victory; to overcome; to prevail. | | source: webster1913
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