subjugate

[ˈsʌbdʒʊɡeɪt]

subjugate Definition

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

Using subjugate: Examples

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

  • Example

    The invaders subjugated the local population.

  • Example

    The government has been accused of trying to subjugate the press.

  • Example

    He refused to be subjugated by anyone.

  • Example

    The country was subjugated to foreign rule for many years.

subjugate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for subjugate

Antonyms for subjugate

Phrases with subjugate

  • to bring oneself under the domination or control of someone or something

    Example

    She had to subjugate herself to her boss's demands in order to keep her job.

  • to make someone or something subordinate to

    Example

    The company was subjugated to the interests of its shareholders.

  • to conquer and dominate a group of people

    Example

    The Romans subjugated many peoples in their conquests.

Origins of subjugate

from Latin 'subjugatus', past participle of 'subjugare', from 'sub-' meaning 'under' + 'jugum' meaning 'yoke'

📌

Summary: subjugate in Brief

The verb 'subjugate' [ˈsʌbdʒʊɡeɪt] means to bring under domination or control, especially by conquest, or to make someone or something subordinate to. It can be used in contexts like 'The invaders subjugated the local population,' and 'The government has been accused of trying to subjugate the press.' 'Subjugate' also appears in phrases like 'subjugate oneself,' meaning to bring oneself under the domination or control of someone or something.