conquered
verb
Form of conquer , past tense of conquer.
Simple meaning
To defeat in combat.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kahngkerdSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑŋkɚd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
past tense of conquer
To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
past tense of conquer
To overcome an abstract obstacle.
past tense of conquer
To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.
past tense of conquer
Overcome by conquest
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
Used this way, conquered is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It criticises, but without shouting.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Critical but measured
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