reconquer

/riˈkɑŋkər/
verb
  1. To conquer again; to take back control of a place or territory by force.
    • The army launched a campaign to reconquer the lost province.
    • The rebels vowed to reconquer the capital city.
    • After years of war, the kingdom finally reconquered its former lands.
  2. To regain or win back something, such as a position, status, or relationship.
    • He tried to reconquer her trust after the argument.
    • She worked hard to reconquer her place on the team after her injury.
    • The company hopes to reconquer its market share with a new product.