Antonyms for subjugation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : suhb-juh-gey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌsʌb dʒəˈgeɪ ʃən


Definition of subjugation

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Late Latin subjugationem (nominative subjugatio), from past participle stem of Latin subjugare "to subdue," literally "bring under a yoke," from sub "under" (see sub-) + jugum (see jugular).
  • As in occupation : noun seizure, takeover
  • As in servitude : noun slavery
  • As in slavery : noun state of working under duress or without freedom
  • As in victory : noun win, success
  • As in bondage : noun slavery
  • As in reduction : noun decline
  • As in licking : noun defeat
  • As in liquidation : noun annihilation
  • As in obliteration : noun annihilation
  • As in ruination : noun destruction
  • As in serfdom : noun slavery
  • As in servileness : noun slavery
  • As in servility : noun slavery
  • As in thralldom : noun slavery
  • As in thrashing : noun defeat
  • As in vanquishment : noun defeat
  • As in villeinage : noun slavery
  • As in conquest : noun defeat, victory
  • As in defeat : noun overthrow, beating
  • As in destruction : noun demolition, devastation
  • As in disarmament : noun reduction of weapons
Example sentences :
  • The subjugation of the Aztec city proved to be a protracted and bloody task.
  • Extract from : « Mexico » by Charles Reginald Enock
  • The Space Vikings enslaved the Adityans to hold them in subjugation.
  • Extract from : « A Slave is a Slave » by Henry Beam Piper
  • Yes; or to put it in other words: Independence or Subjugation.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 » by Various
  • After this the work of subjugation was easy, and Bruin was finally reduced to slavery.
  • Extract from : « Over the Rocky Mountains » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • An examination of its text will show how largely it was devoted to Emma's subjugation.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Mormons » by William Alexander Linn
  • These are the implements of war and subjugation; the last arguments to which kings resort.
  • Extract from : « America First » by Various
  • The Great War witnessed the final stage in this process of subjugation.
  • Extract from : « The New World of Islam » by Lothrop Stoddard
  • Beyond the subjugation of Dodge, there had not been a ripple of commotion.
  • Extract from : « The Pagan Madonna » by Harold MacGrath
  • The greatest achievement of the reign was the subjugation of Bulgaria.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 » by Various
  • They could have made poison their weapon for the subjugation of rivals.
  • Extract from : « This Simian World » by Clarence Day

Synonyms for subjugation

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