Subjugating: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
subjugating
[ sษb-dสส-ษกeษชtษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น subjugando
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคงเฅเคจ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช unterwerfen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menaklukkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะบะพัะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ podbijanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท soumettre
๐ช๐ธ subyugar
๐น๐ท boyun eฤdirmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋ณตํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุงุณุชุนุจุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ podrobenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ podrobenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅพๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ podjaranje
๐ฎ๐ธ undirgefandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐาัะฝะดััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tabe etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ subyugar
Etymology
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.
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