Subjugate

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbdʒəˌɡeɪt/

Definitions of subjugate

verb to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master

Example Sentences

A1 The evil king tried to subjugate the villagers.

A2 The dictator used fear to subjugate the population.

B1 The empire sought to subjugate neighboring kingdoms through military conquest.

B2 The oppressive regime attempted to subjugate all forms of dissent.

C1 The colonizers used various tactics to subjugate the indigenous people and exploit their resources.

C2 The tyrant's ultimate goal was to subjugate all opposition and establish absolute control over the country.

Examples of subjugate in a Sentence

formal The ruler sought to subjugate neighboring territories through military conquest.

informal The boss tried to subjugate his employees by micromanaging every aspect of their work.

slang The gang leader wanted to subjugate the rival group and take over their territory.

figurative The oppressive government sought to subjugate its citizens by limiting their freedom of speech.

Grammatical Forms of subjugate

• past tense: subjugated
• plural: subjugates
• comparative: more subjugating
• superlative: most subjugating
• present tense: subjugates
• future tense: will subjugate
• perfect tense: has subjugated
• continuous tense: is subjugating
• singular: subjugate
• positive degree: subjugate
• infinitive: to subjugate
• gerund: subjugating
• participle: subjugating

Origin and Evolution of subjugate

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'subjugate' originated from the Latin word 'subjugatus', which is derived from the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' and the verb 'jugum' meaning 'yoke'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'subjugate' has evolved to encompass the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination, often through force or oppression.