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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024sub•ju•gate /ˈsʌbdʒəˌgeɪt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -gat•ed, -gat•ing. - to bring under complete control; conquer:The invaders subjugated the farmers.
- to make less important:subjugating his desires to play golf to the needs of his family.
sub•ju•ga•tion /ˌsʌbdʒəˈgeɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sub•ju•gate (sub′jə gāt′),USA pronunciation v.t., -gat•ed, -gat•ing. - to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer;
master. - to make submissive or subservient;
enslave.
- Late Latin subjugātus, past participle of subjugāre to subjugate, equivalent. to sub- sub- + jug(um) yoke1 + -ātus -ate1
- late Middle English 1400–50
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged overcome, vanquish, reduce, overpower.
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