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Being the victor, or having been successful at achieving some goal

Marked by accolades, or having favorable opportunities

Of, or relating to, the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations

An act of beating an opponent in a contest

A comprehensive defeat in a contest

An instance of invading a country or region in a hostile manner

Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment, especially through the exercise of authority

A setback, or change for the worse

The act by which something is taken

Being victorious, typically as revenge for a previous defeat

Present participle for to obtain or capture something through force, conquest or victory

Present participle for to climb (a mountain) successfully

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Adjective

Being the victor, or having been successful at achieving some goal

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“It was Chris, striding across the lawns towards the canteen, something in his step suggesting a conquering general returning home in triumph.”

Adjective

Marked by accolades, or having favorable opportunities

Adjective

Of, or relating to, the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations

interventionist

Noun

An act of beating an opponent in a contest

game, set and match

Noun

A comprehensive defeat in a contest

discontinuation

game, set and match

overwhelming defeat

crushing defeat

disestablishment

decisive victory

runaway victory

overwhelming majority

state of defeat

Portillo moment

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Noun

An instance of invading a country or region in a hostile manner

colonization^US

colonisation^UK

act of aggression

commencement of hostilities

military operation

military advance

surprise attack

hit-and-run raid

hit-and-run attack

tip-and-run raid

military campaign

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Noun

Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment, especially through the exercise of authority

authoritarianism

unreasonableness

harsh discipline

high-handedness

totalitarianism

victimization^US

victimisation^UK

rough treatment

totalitarian government

taking advantage

unfair treatment

indecent assault

domestic violence

undemocratic rule

single party rule

reign of terror

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Noun

A setback, or change for the worse

stroke of bad luck

reverse of fortune

reversal of fortune

stroke of ill luck

unfortunateness

kick in the teeth

lack of success

trials and tribulations

sticky situation

unfortunate incident

devastating blow

serious accident

rough situation

hell in a handbasket

devil's own luck

bolt from the blue

bolt out of the blue

source of distress

pain in the rear

harsh conditions

tough situation

pain in the backside

pain in the neck

pain in the bum

serious problem

sorry condition

awkward situation

problematic situation

critical situation

unfortunate situation

worst-case scenario

no-win situation

tricky situation

tight situation

difficult situation

unfortunate development

stumbling block

tragic state of affairs

piece of bad luck

whole new ballgame

coming to nothing

falling through

extreme suffering

thorn in the flesh

unfortunate occurrence

thorn in your side

thorn in one's side

unfortunate thing

cause for regret

cause for disappointment

fly in the ointment

source of regret

short end of the stick

fatal attraction

impecuniousness

pressure cooker

spanner in the works

millstone round one's neck

evil dispensation

frowns of fortune

flash in the pan

unpleasant experience

unfortunate experience

nightmare experience

financial distress

humble beginnings

pushing poop uphill

up poop creak without a paddle

negative aspect

teething trouble

soft underbelly

unwanted responsibility

way of the world

unfair assessment

unfortunate circumstance

way the cookie crumbles

times we live in

school of hard knocks

human condition

hand one is dealt

usual state of affairs

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Noun

The act by which something is taken

being imprisoned

being taken into custody

being taken captive

being taken prisoner

forceful holding

taking into custody

preventive custody

protective custody

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Verb

Being victorious, typically as revenge for a previous defeat

winning against

prevailing over

triumphing over

getting the better of

getting control of

getting a grip on

gaining mastery over

bringing someone to their knees

giving someone a hiding

turning inside out

running rings around

taking to the cleaners

wiping off the map

bringing to knees

walking all over

trampling underfoot

making mincemeat of

succeeding over

wiping the floor with

blowing out of the water

putting someone in their place

giving someone a drubbing

putting an end to

defeating utterly

gaining a victory over

pipping at the post

keeping under thumb

gaining control of

going one better than

holding sway over

winning a resounding victory over

gaining ascendancy over

outmaneuvering^US

doing better than

knocking for a loop

rendering powerless

rendering helpless

bringing to ruin

putting in the shade

rendering incapable

putting paid to

bringing to heel

outmanoeuvring^UK

cracking down on

cutting to pieces

winning a victory over

getting the upper hand over

knocking spots off

getting through

taking to cleaners

bringing under the yoke

riding roughshod over

giving someone a pasting

getting the upper hand

bearing down on

coming out on top

running circles around

running roughshod over

putting a stop to

running rings round

getting under control

treating harshly

tyrannizing over

clamping down on

putting the squeeze on

bringing under control

gaining the advantage over

making a fool of

getting one up on

putting to shame

defeating easily

defeating heavily

knocking for six

keeping in subjection

keeping in submission

coming out on top of

shooting ahead of

demoralizing^US

taking control of

taking possession of

putting to flight

throwing back in confusion

blowing out of water

putting to rout

turning on the heat

gaining a victory

taking the crown

gaining mastery of

taking the honours

taking the prize

winning through

getting last laugh

winning hands down

prevailing against

taking the cake

carrying the day

being successful

demoralising^UK

disenfranchising

getting hooks into

reeling back in

pressurizing^US

monopolizing^US

being in the saddle

calling the tune

having the whip hand over

leading by the nose

ruling the roost in

running the show

having mastery over

laying down the law

calling the shots

sitting on top of

exercising control over

wearing the trousers

having one's way

having upper hand

having ascendancy over

having the upper hand in

monopolising^UK

playing first fiddle

having the upper hand over

ruling the roost

removing from power

doing away with

removing from office

weighing heavy upon

twisting someone's arm

scaring the bejesus out of

pressurising^UK

using strong-arm tactics on

immobilizing^US

gaining control over

immobilising^UK

gaining the upper hand over

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“After many attempts, he would finally attempt to conquer his nemesis in the final of the French Open.”

Verb

Present participle for to obtain or capture something through force, conquest or victory

taking control of

taking possession of

prevailing over

“The queen would send forth her army to conquer foreign lands.”

Verb

Present participle for to climb (a mountain) successfully

reaching the summit of

“You have to be physically fit and have a genuine desire to conquer this mountain.”

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