conquer in WordNet English dictionary

1. take possession of by force, as after an invasion
   "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle"
   appropriate  capture  seize  conquer 
   
2. to put down by force or authority
   "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires"
   suppress  stamp down  inhibit  subdue  conquer  curb 
   
3. overcome by conquest
   "conquer your fears"; "conquer a country"
   conquer