Conquer and Manumit

Conquer

Conquer verb - To bring under one's control by force of arms.
Usage example: before his final defeat, Napoléon had managed to conquer much of Europe

Manumit is an antonym for conquer.

Manumit

Manumit verb - To set free (as from slavery or confinement).
Usage example: though he was an outspoken defender of liberty, this son of Virginia did not manumit his own slaves until he was on his deathbed

Conquer is an antonym for manumit.
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