reconquer
Reclaim by force
To reconquer is to conquer again—to retake territory or regain control over something previously lost: The Spanish reconquered the Iberian Peninsula over several centuries.
The word implies a restoration of former dominion rather than fresh conquest.
It extends to figurative reclamation: She reconquered her sense of purpose after the setback.
Seize again after loss
- reclaimTake back possession
- retakeAttempt something again
- regainAcquire again
- recoverRegain health or possession
reoccupy · repossess · liberate · seize · retrieve · reacquire · reassume · reestablish
Defeating an opponent
- vanquishDefeat thoroughly in conflict
- subdueBring under control
- prevailTo succeed ultimately
- overcomePrevail against difficulty
glory · vindication · liberation · reclamation · restoration · supremacy · ascendancy · achievement
Organized effort toward goal
- invasionForcible entry into territory
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
- assaultViolent offensive act
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
expedition · incursion · crusade · warfare · advance · operation · battle · tactics
Forcing into submission
- dominationSupreme authority held
- hegemonyDominant group's control
- supremacyHighest rank or power
- controlAuthority to direct
sovereignty · rule · authority · command · overlordship · governance · tyranny · mastery
recapture
Seize again after loss
recover · reoccupy · repossess · liberate · seize · retrieve · reacquire · reassume · reestablish · resecure
victory
Defeating an opponent
overcome · glory · vindication · liberation · reclamation · restoration · supremacy · ascendancy · achievement
campaign
Organized effort toward goal
- invasionForcible entry into territory
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
- assaultViolent offensive act
siege · expedition · incursion · crusade · warfare · advance · operation · battle · tactics · strategy
subjugation
Forcing into submission
- dominationSupreme authority held
- hegemonyDominant group's control
- supremacyHighest rank or power
control · sovereignty · rule · authority · command · overlordship · governance · tyranny · mastery · subjugate