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
Subordinate and conquer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subordinate" instead the word "Conquer" as a verb or a noun.
Subordinate
Subordinate verb - To bring under one's control by force of arms.
Usage example: it is one of the lessons of history that more powerful civilizations often subordinate weaker ones
Conquer and subordinate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Conquer" instead a verb "Subordinate".
Both words in one sentence
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This frustrates his subordinate/lover(?), Lady Une, who just wants him to conquer the universe already.
Source: Contemplate Our Navels - The second appears to be a hands-off sort of boss content to just walk around his garden while his subordinate plans a coup to conquer reality.
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Momonga in Overlord2012 more or less ends up accidentally beginning a campaign to conquer the New World when his subordinate Demiurge takes an off-hand remark too seriously.
Source: Take Over the World
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