Definitions

subjugate

[suhb-juh-geyt] / ˈsʌb dʒəˌgeɪt /

VERB

overpower, defeat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conquer enslave

STRONG

coerce compel crush enthrall force overcome overthrow quell reduce rule subdue suppress tame triumph vanquish

WEAK

bear down beat down bring to heel bring to knees hold sway keep under thumb kick around put down reel back in rule over

Antonyms

STRONG

encourage fail give in let go lose release surrender win yield

WEAK

free liberate

Example Sentences

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Subjugate, sub′jōō-gāt, v.t. to bring under the yoke: to bring under power or dominion: to conquer.—ns.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

Subjugate the body, and let it be the servant and companion of the devout spirit.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) by Maclaren, Alexander

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