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View usage for: (sʌbdʒʊgeɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense subjugates, present participle subjugating, past tense, past participle subjugated1. verbIf someone subjugates a group of people, they take complete control of them, especially by defeating them in a war. [formal] People in the region are fiercely independent and resist all attempts to subjugatethem. [VERB noun] subjugation (sʌbdʒʊgeɪʃən) uncountable noun ...the brutal subjugation of native tribes. [+ of] 2. verb [usually passive]If your wishes or desires are subjugated to something, they are treated as less important than that thing. [formal] Health, common sense, and self-respect are subjugated to the cause of looking 'hot'. [be VERB-ed + to] [Also be VERB-ed ] More Synonyms of subjugate subjugate in British English (ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt) verb (transitive)1. to bring into subjection 2. to make subservient or submissive Derived forms subjugable (ˈsʌbdʒəɡəbəl) adjective subjugation (ˌsubjuˈgation) noun subjugator (ˈsubjuˌgator) noun Word origin C15: from Late Latin subjugāre to subdue, from Latin sub- + jugum yoke subjugate in American English (ˈsʌbdʒəˌgeɪt) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈsubjuˌgated or ˈsubjuˌgating1. to bring under control or subjection; conquer 2. to cause to become subservient; subdue SIMILAR WORDS: ˈconquer Derived forms subjugation (ˌsubjuˈgation) noun subjugator (ˈsubjuˌgator) noun Word origin ME subiugaten < L subjugatus, pp. of subjugare, to bring under the yoke < sub-, under + jugum, UNRESOLVED CROSS REFExamples of 'subjugate' in a sentencesubjugate Definition to bring (a group of people) under one's control Their costly attempt to subjugate the citizens lasted 10 years. Synonyms put down rule over hold sway over bring to heel bring (someone) to their knees bring under the yoke Additional synonymsDefinition to control or subdue by force The military operation was the first step in a plan to crush the uprising. Synonyms overcome, overwhelm, put down, subdue, overpower, quash, quell, extinguish, stamp out, vanquish (literary), conquerDefinition to win a victory over His troops defeated the opposing army. Synonyms beat, crush, overwhelm, conquer, stuff (slang), master, worst, tank (slang), overthrow, lick (informal), undo, subdue, rout, overpower, quell, trounce, clobber (slang), vanquish, repulse, subjugate, run rings around (informal), wipe the floor with (informal), make mincemeat of (informal), pip at the post, outplay, blow out of the water (slang) Definition to make a slave of (someone) an alien plot to enslave humanity Synonyms subjugate, bind, dominate, trap, suppress, enthral, yoke, tyrannize, sell into slavery, reduce to slavery, enchain- subject to
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Additional synonymsDefinition to defeat He might be able to lick us all in a fair fight. Synonyms beat, defeat, overcome, best, top, stuff (slang), tank (slang), undo, rout, excel, surpass, outstrip, outdo, trounce, clobber (slang), vanquish, run rings around (informal), wipe the floor with (informal), blow out of the water (slang) Definition to overcome or defeat She needs to master her fears of becoming ill. Synonyms overcome, defeat, suppress, conquer, check, curb, tame, lick (informal), subdue, overpower, quash, quell, triumph over, bridle, vanquish (literary), subjugateDefinition to defeat (someone) in a conflict the satisfaction of overcoming a rival Synonyms defeat, beat, conquer, master, tank (slang), crush, overwhelm, overthrow, lick (informal), undo, subdue, rout, overpower, quell, triumph over, best, get the better of, trounce, worst, clobber (slang), stuff (slang), vanquish, surmount, subjugate, prevail over, wipe the floor with (informal), make mincemeat of (informal), blow (someone) out of the water (slang), come out on top of (informal), bring (someone) to their knees (informal), render incapable, render powerless, be victorious over, render helpless Definition to conquer or subdue (someone) by superior force It took four police officers to overpower him. Synonyms overcome, master, overwhelm, overthrow, subdue, quell, get the better of, subjugate, prevail over, immobilize, bring (someone) to their knees (informal), render incapable, render powerless, render helpless, get the upper hand over Definition to defeat and replace (a ruler or government) by force The government was overthrown in a military coup three years ago. Synonyms defeat, beat, master, overcome, crush, overwhelm, conquer, bring down, oust, lick (informal), topple, subdue, rout, overpower, do away with, depose, trounce, unseat, vanquish (literary), subjugate, dethroneDefinition to suppress (rebellion or unrest) Troops eventually quelled the unrest. Synonyms suppress, crush, put down, defeat, overcome, conquer, subdue, stifle, overpower, quash, extinguish, stamp out, vanquish (literary), squelch Definition to overcome and bring (a person or people) under control by persuasion or force They admit they have not been able to subdue the rebels. Synonyms overcome, defeat, master, break, control, discipline, crush, humble, put down, conquer, tame, overpower, overrun, trample, quell, triumph over, get the better of, vanquish (literary), beat down, get under control, get the upper hand over, gain ascendancy over Definition to put an end to (something) by physical or legal force Maritime security patrols protect busy trade routes and suppress illegal activity. Synonyms stamp out, stop, check, crush, conquer, overthrow, subdue, put an end to, overpower, quash, crack down on, quell, extinguish, clamp down on, snuff out, quench, beat down, trample on, drive underground Definition to bring under control Security guards helped to tame the crowd. Synonyms subdue, suppress, master, discipline, curb, humble, conquer, repress, bridle, enslave, subjugate, bring to heel, break the spirit of Definition to defeat (someone) in a battle, contest, or argument a happy ending in which the hero vanquishes the monsters Synonyms defeat, beat, conquer, reduce, stuff (slang), master, tank (slang), overcome, crush, overwhelm, put down, lick (informal), undo, subdue, rout, repress, overpower, quell, triumph over, clobber (slang), subjugate, run rings around (informal), wipe the floor with (informal), blow out of the water (slang), put to flight, get the upper hand over, put to rout |