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COLONIALIZE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word colonialize. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word colonialize. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COLONIALIZE

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annex
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an addition that extends a main building

verb

• take (territory) as if by conquest

• add an extra part to

conquer
verbv
verb

• bring under control by force or authority

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

• overcome by conquest

dominate
verbv
verb

• be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

• be in control

• have dominance or the power to defeat over

• be greater in significance than

• look down on

establish
verbv
verb

• set up or found

• set up or lay the groundwork for

• establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

• institute, enact, or establish

• bring about

• place

• build or establish something abstract

• use as a basis for; found on

invade
verbv
verb

• march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

• to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate

• occupy in large numbers or live on a host

• penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way

occupy
verbv
verb

• keep busy with

• live (in a certain place)

• occupy the whole of

• be on the mind of

• march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

• require (time or space)

• consume all of one's attention or time

• assume, as of positions or roles

settle
verbv
noun

• a long wooden bench with a back

verb

• settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

• bring to an end; settle conclusively

• settle conclusively; come to terms

• take up residence and become established

• come to terms

• go under

• become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style

• become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet

• establish or develop as a residence

• come to rest

• arrange or fix in the desired order

• accept despite lack of complete satisfaction

• end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement

• dispose of; make a financial settlement

• become clear by the sinking of particles

• cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)

• sink down or precipitate

• fix firmly

• get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury

• make final; put the last touches on; put into final form

• form a community

• come as if by falling

Best Hypernyms For COLONIALIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for colonialize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
annex conquer dominate establish overtake settle subject subjugate

Alternatives for ANNEX

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