Synonyms for subjugate


Grammar : Verb
Spell : suhb-juh-geyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌb dʒəˌgeɪt

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Définition of subjugate

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Latin subjugatus, past participle of subjugare (see subjugation). Related: Subjugated; subjugating.
  • verb overpower, defeat
Example sentences :
  • Abyssinia, though Italy attempted to subjugate it, is again also independent.
  • Extract from : « Up To Date Business » by Various
  • They wished not only to subjugate the European, but the Asiatic mind.
  • Extract from : « A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon » by John Lord, A.M.
  • They weren't trying to subjugate the Huks, but to make them behave.
  • Extract from : « A Matter of Importance » by William Fitzgerald Jenkins
  • Well then, they must know her as well as Mr. Harby, they must first be subjugate to her.
  • Extract from : « The Rainbow » by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
  • The Hun had failed to subjugate the world, and he was a barbarous, mad creature.
  • Extract from : « The Sleuth of St. James's Square » by Melville Davisson Post
  • It's another to subjugate a foreign realm and rule it by fear.
  • Extract from : « The Hour of the Dragon » by Robert E. Howard
  • He has many faults, but nothing can subjugate or intimidate him.
  • Extract from : « The Red Lottery Ticket » by Fortun Du Boisgobey
  • The author of L'Assommoir had like Alexander sighed for new worlds to subjugate.
  • Extract from : « Iconoclasts » by James Huneker
  • Our duty is to tame, subjugate, infatuate, and control them.
  • Extract from : « Angel Island » by Inez Haynes Gillmore
  • Not to subjugate, but to liberate, is the object of our Holy War.
  • Extract from : « Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume X (of 20) » by Charles Sumner

Antonyms for subjugate

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