reconquer

Verb

Meaning

To conquer again; to recover by conquest; as, to reconquer a revolted province.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

back capture getting recover regain grip retrieve seize grasp raiding reclaim retake grab recapture recoup
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Antonyms

blight damage maintain destroy decrease massacre
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Hypernyms

retake recapture

Related terms

reconquest

Anagrams

conquerer

Examples

Reconquer the streets, the markets - the public spaces, with the same message of opposition: We are devastated, but we will not give up. With torches and roses, we deliver this message to the world: We do not let fear break us. And we do not let the fear of fear silence us. Jens Stoltenberg

Most of us have to conquer and ceaselessly reconquer the person whom we desire. It is therefore necessary to arouse love in that person. André Maurois

[I] had not forgotten the way to reconquer it [Urbino]. Cesare Borgia

The country reconquered the territory lost in the previous war Source: Internet

A final attempt by the Norwegians under Harald Hardrada to reconquer England failed, but did pave the way for William the Conqueror's takeover in 1066. Source: Internet

In 1419, Sultan Abu Sa'id led an army to reconquer the fallen city, and Moroccans brought cannons and used them in the assault on Ceuta. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

reconnoitre reconnoitrer reconnoitring reconquerable reconqueror reconquest