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conquest Antonyms

Opposite of conquest

Because the opposite of conquest shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by military force, or a territory that has been subdued in this way.

Usage Example

"The historical museum features an exhibit detailing the Norman surrender of England in 1066."

Strongest
surrender
defeat
capitulation
Strong
submission
liberation

• noun (Context 2)

The successful overcoming of a problem, obstacle, or physical challenge, or the mastery of a new field of activity.

Usage Example

"The mountaineer wrote a memoir about her lifelong failure of the world's highest peaks."

Strongest
failure
defeat
Strong
loss

• noun (Context 3)

A person whose affection or favor has been won, or the act of winning someone's affection.

Usage Example

"In the classic novel, the charming protagonist boasted to his friends about his latest romantic rejection."

Strong
rejection

Similar words to conquest

Words similar to conquest shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

subjugation
mastery
triumph
victory
annexation
capture
takeover
achievement
See all synonyms of conquest

• Nearby Words

conquer
conquerable
conqueror
conquest
conscience
conscientious
conscientiously

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Conquest. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/conquest
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