Subjection: meaning, definitions and examples
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subjection
[ səbˈdʒɛkʃən ]
legal term
The action or fact of subduing someone or something by force.
Synonyms
conquest, domination, subjugation.
Examples of usage
- The subjection of the rebels was swift and decisive.
- They succeeded in the subjection of the wild animals in the area.
psychological term
The state of being subject to someone or something.
Synonyms
control, dependency, subordination.
Examples of usage
- She had to endure years of emotional subjection before she found the strength to break free.
- The subjection to constant criticism took a toll on his self-esteem.
formal context
To bring under one's control or dominion; make submissive or subservient.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dictator sought to subjection the entire population.
- The company's policy aimed to subjection its employees to strict rules and regulations.
Translations
Translations of the word "subjection" in other languages:
🇵🇹 submissão
🇮🇳 अधीनता
🇩🇪 Unterwerfung
🇮🇩 penundukan
🇺🇦 підпорядкування
🇵🇱 poddaństwo
🇯🇵 服従 (ふくじゅう)
🇫🇷 soumission
🇪🇸 sumisión
🇹🇷 boyun eğme
🇰🇷 복종 (bokjong)
🇸🇦 خضوع
🇨🇿 podřízenost
🇸🇰 podriadenosť
🇨🇳 服从 (fúcóng)
🇸🇮 podrejenost
🇮🇸 undirokun
🇰🇿 бағыну
🇬🇪 მორჩილება
🇦🇿 tabeçilik
🇲🇽 sumisión
Etymology
The word 'subjection' originated from the Latin word 'subjectio', which means 'a placing under'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of subjection has been prevalent throughout history, seen in various forms such as political subjugation, psychological control, and physical domination.
See also: subject, subjective, subjectively, subjectiveness, subjectivism, subjectivity, subjects.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,868, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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