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Enslave: meaning, definitions and examples

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enslave

 

[ ɪnˈsleɪv ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.

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.