divide and conquer
variants: or
divide and rule
Definition of divide and conquer
: to make a group of people disagree and fight with one another so that they will not join together against one His military strategy is to divide and conquer.
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divideplay
: to separate into two or more parts, areas, or groups
: to separate into classes, categories, or divisions
: cleave, part
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conquerplay
: to gain or acquire by force of arms : subjugate
: to overcome by force of arms : vanquish
: to gain mastery over or win by overcoming obstacles or opposition
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