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subjugate

sub·ju·gate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suhb-juh-geyt]
    • /ˈsʌb dʒəˌgeɪt/
    • /ˈsʌb.dʒʊ.ɡeɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suhb-juh-geyt]
    • /ˈsʌb dʒəˌgeɪt/

Definitions of subjugate word

  • verb with object subjugate to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master. 1
  • verb with object subjugate to make submissive or subservient; enslave. 1
  • transitive verb subjugate dominate, control 1
  • verb subjugate If someone subjugates a group of people, they take complete control of them, especially by defeating them in a war. 0
  • verb subjugate If your wishes or desires are subjugated to something, they are treated as less important than that thing. 0
  • verb subjugate to bring into subjection 0

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Origin of subjugate

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin subjugātus, past participle of subjugāre to subjugate, equivalent to sub- sub- + jug(um) yoke1 + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Subjugate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

subjugate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

subjugate usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for subjugate

verb subjugate

  • beat down — When the sun beats down, it is very hot and bright.
  • blot out — If one thing blots out another thing, it is in front of the other thing and prevents it from being seen.
  • blow away — If you say that you are blown away by something, or if it blows you away, you mean that you are very impressed by it.
  • bring to heel — (Transitive Verb) IDI To compel someone to obey; to force someone into a submissive condition.
  • cast down — If someone is cast down by something, they are sad or worried because of it.

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