Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
expugnar
Verb
/ɛksˈpʌnər/
Definition
To expugn is to conquer or capture a fortified place by besieging or assaulting it.
Examples
- In the ancient war, the soldiers aimed to expugnar the enemy fortress.
- After months of planning, the army was finally ready to expugnar the city walls.
Meaning
The act of taking by force, particularly in the context of military action against strongholds.
Synonyms
- Capture
- Conquer
- Storm
- Overcome