conquest

/ˈkɒŋkwəst/noun

The act of defeating an enemy and taking control by force.

Example sentence

“The museum traces the island's history before and after the conquest.”

The Norman Conquest of 1066 is the fixed historical reference. Applied to romance, 'his latest conquest' now sounds cold or predatory.

Related words

conscientiousTaking great care to do your work thoroughly and properly.conjureTo carry out magic tricks, making things seem to appear or vanish.consensusGeneral agreement among the members of a group, or the way of making decisions that aims for such agreement.conjectureAn opinion or conclusion based on guesswork rather than proof.considerateTo give careful and serious thought to something.congenialSharing similar tastes, interests, or temperament; pleasant to be around.