English / word
subjugate
verb C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
To bring under domination or complete control, especially by conquest; make subservient.
In context
01
The conquering empire sought to subjugate the neighboring independent states.
02
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
Synonyms
conquer,vanquish,subdue
Antonyms
liberate,free,emancipate
Collocations
subjugate a people,subjugate a nation,attempt to subjugate
Verb forms
Past: subjugated · Past participle: subjugated · -ing: subjugating