subjugating

[ˈsʌbdʒʊɡeɪtɪŋ]

subjugating Definition

• 1. bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
• 2. make someone or something subordinate to.

Using subjugating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subjugating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The invaders had the intention of subjugating the local population.

• Example

  The government was accused of subjugating its citizens.

• Example

  The king's army succeeded in subjugating the neighboring kingdom.

subjugating Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for subjugating

• conquer
• dominate
• oppress
• subject
• enslave

Antonyms for subjugating

• liberate
• emancipate

Phrases with subjugating

• subjugate oneself

  to bring oneself under control or domination

  Example

  She decided to subjugate herself to her new boss's authority.

• subjugate a people

  to conquer and dominate a group of people

  Example

  The empire's goal was to subjugate all the peoples of the region.

• subjugate one's desires

  to bring one's desires under control or domination

  Example

  He had to subjugate his desire for revenge in order to make peace with his enemy.

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Summary: subjugating in Brief

The verb 'subjugating' [ˈsʌbdʒʊɡeɪtɪŋ] means to bring under domination or control, especially by conquest. It can also mean to make someone or something subordinate to. Examples include 'The invaders had the intention of subjugating the local population.' and 'The government was accused of subjugating its citizens.' Phrases include 'subjugate oneself,' 'subjugate a people,' and 'subjugate one's desires.'