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Subjugating: meaning, definitions and examples

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subjugating

 

[ sษ™b-dส’สŠ-ษกeษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

domination, control

Subjugating refers to the act of bringing someone or something under control, often by force. It involves the exertion of power and authority to dominate or conquer. Historically, subjugation has been associated with the oppression of peoples or nations. It can apply to various contexts, including military conquests, colonialism, and social hierarchies. The term carries a negative connotation, suggesting the loss of freedom or autonomy.

Synonyms

conquering, dominating, oppressing, subduing

Examples of usage

  • The empire was known for subjugating neighboring tribes.
  • The regime focused on subjugating dissenting voices.
  • History is filled with stories of nations subjugating others.
  • Subjugating a population often leads to lasting resentment.

Translations

Translations of the word "subjugating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subjugando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเฅ€เคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterwerfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menaklukkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะบะพั€ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podbijanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพๆœใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soumettre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subyugar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boyun eฤŸdirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •๋ณตํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงุณุชุนุจุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podrobenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podrobenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพๆœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podjaranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirgefandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา“ั‹ะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tabe etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subyugar

Word origin

The word 'subjugate' comes from the Latin 'subjugare', which means 'to bring under a yoke'. The prefix 'sub-' means 'under', while 'jugare' means 'to join or yoke'. This reflects the idea of binding or tying down, as one would do with animals. Since its introduction into the English language in the 15th century, 'subjugate' has been used predominantly in the context of political power dynamics and social hierarchy. The word emphasizes the themes of control and domination, often with a focus on the ethical implications of such actions. Over time, it has been employed in various disciplines, including history, sociology, and political science, to discuss the consequences of rule over others.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,720 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.