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subjugate

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbdʒʊgeɪt/

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Definition of subjugate

verb

[with object]
  • bring under domination or control, especially by conquest:the invaders had soon subjugated most of the population
  • (subjugate someone/thing to) make someone or something subordinate to:the new ruler firmly subjugated the Church to the state

Derivatives

subjugation

Pronunciation: /-ˈgeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

subjugator

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from late Latin subjugat- 'brought under a yoke', from the verb subjugare, based on jugum 'yoke'

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