Enslave: meaning, definitions and examples
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enslave
[ ɪnˈsleɪv ]
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
Etymology
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.
See also: enslaved, enslavement, slave, slaveholder, slavery, slaves, slavish.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,649, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 23646 smouldering
- 23647 emboldened
- 23648 wetter
- 23649 enslave
- 23650 embellishments
- 23651 unreliability
- 23652 coextensive
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