Subjugated

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbdʒəˌɡeɪtɪd/

Definitions of subjugated

verb to bring under control or domination, usually by force

Example Sentences

A1 The king subjugated the neighboring kingdom.

A2 The dictator subjugated the population through fear and intimidation.

B1 The colonizers subjugated the indigenous people and exploited their resources.

B2 The tyrant subjugated his enemies and ruled with an iron fist.

C1 The imperial army subjugated entire nations and imposed their will upon them.

C2 The authoritarian regime subjugated dissenting voices and silenced any form of opposition.

Examples of subjugated in a Sentence

formal The indigenous people were subjugated by the colonial powers.

informal The team was subjugated by their opponents in the match.

slang She felt completely subjugated by her controlling boyfriend.

figurative Her fear subjugated her ability to speak up for herself.

Grammatical Forms of subjugated

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

Origin and Evolution of subjugated

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of being under a yoke or collar, the word 'subjugated' has evolved to signify being under control or domination by a superior force or authority.