Conquer and Retreat

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Conquer verb - To bring under one's control by force of arms.

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Retreat is an antonym for conquer in topics: defeat, win.

Retreat verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).

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Conquer is an antonym for retreat.

Nearby Words: retreated, retreating

people	conquer people	retreat people
system	conquer system	retreat system
time	conquer time	retreat time
way	conquer way	retreat way
Other words: world, tactics, war, castle, town, enemies.

The flagship campaign in the Battle for Wesnoth requires Konrad, the only surviving son of the former King, to retreat from his homeland amidst death threats, round up allies, and return later to conquer the kingdom from his aunt the Queen.

Source: Rightful King Returns

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