Conquer and Flounder

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Conquer verb - To achieve victory (as in a contest).

Usage example: a coach who demands that his team conquer, whatever the cost

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Flounder is an antonym for conquer.

Flounder verb - To proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually.

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Conquer is an antonym for flounder.

Nearby Words: floundered, floundering

conquer humans

flounder humans

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