Subjugate

/ˈsʌb.dʒə.ɡeɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To bring under control or domination; to conquer.

The army was able to subjugate the rebellious region within weeks.

To make submissive or subservient.

The oppressive regime sought to subjugate the populace through fear and intimidation.

To bring someone or something under control.

The new laws were designed to subjugate the power of the corporations in politics.

From Latin 'subjugatus', past participle of 'subjugare', meaning 'to bring under the yoke'.

subjugate one's will

To force someone to submit to another's desires or control.

subjugation of a people

The act of bringing a group under control, often through force.

subjugation

The act of subjugating, bringing under control or domination.

subservient

Prepared to obey others unquestioningly; submissive.

dominance

The state of being in control or having power over others.

To put someone in their place.

He was just trying to subjugate me at the meeting.

Force someone to submit.

After the argument, she felt he was trying to subjugate her opinion.