subjugate

[ˈsʌbdʒʊɡeɪt]

subjugate Definition

• 1. bring under domination or control, especially by conquest
• 2. make 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

• conquer
• dominate
• oppress
• enslave
• tyrannize

Antonyms for subjugate

• liberate
• emancipate
• free

Phrases with subjugate

• subjugate oneself

  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.

• subjugate to

  to make someone or something subordinate to

  Example

  The company was subjugated to the interests of its shareholders.

• subjugate a people

  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'

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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.