Enslave: meaning, definitions and examples

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enslave

[ ɪnˈsleɪv ]

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oppression

To make someone a slave, to dominate and control someone through force or coercion.

Synonyms

dominate, ensnare, oppress, subdue, subjugate

Examples of usage

He sought to enslave the indigenous population and exploit their labor.
The dictator's goal was to enslave the entire nation under his rule.
She felt like her demanding job was enslaving her, leaving her with no time for herself.
The cult leader used manipulation tactics to enslave his followers.
The evil sorcerer used dark magic to enslave innocent souls.

Translations

Translations of the word "enslave" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escravizar

🇮🇳 गुलाम बनाना

🇩🇪 versklaven

🇮🇩 memperbudak

🇺🇦 поневолювати

🇵🇱 zniewolić

🇯🇵 奴隷にする (どれいにする)

🇫🇷 réduire en esclavage

🇪🇸 esclavizar

🇹🇷 köleleştirmek

🇰🇷 노예로 만들다 (noyero mandeulda)

🇸🇦 استعباد (istiʿbād)

🇨🇿 uvést do otroctví

🇸🇰 zotročovať

🇨🇳 奴役 (nú yì)

🇸🇮 zasužnjiti

🇮🇸 þrælka

🇰🇿 құлдыққа салу

🇬🇪 მონად ქცევა (monad qceva)

🇦🇿 qul etmək

🇲🇽 esclavizar

Word origin

The word 'enslave' originated from the combination of 'en-' (make, cause to be) and 'slave' (a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them). The concept of enslavement has a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations where people were captured and forced into servitude. Throughout history, slavery has been a tool for economic exploitation, colonization, and domination. The fight against slavery has been a significant part of social movements and human rights advocacy.