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Third Person
subjugates
Present Participle
subjugating
Past Tense
subjugated
Past Participle
subjugated
1
to gain control and governance over a person, group, or territory, often through conquest or forceful means
transitive
- The emperor sought to subjugate neighboring lands, expanding his empire through conquest and control
- The imperial army sought to subjugate distant lands, adding them to the growing empire.
- Historically, powerful nations often attempted to subjugate weaker territories through military campaigns.
- The warlord's strategy was to subjugate rival factions and unify the region under a single rule.
Synonyms:
2
to use authority or force to bring under control, suppressing resistance and establishing subordination
transitive
- The tyrant used fear and oppression to subjugate the people, ensuring absolute obedience to his rule.
- Attempts to subjugate the rebellious province only intensified the resistance and desire for independence.
- The conqueror aimed not only to subjugate the conquered but also to break their spirit, making them entirely submissive.