Subjugate
verb
To conquer and control completely.
The invaders subjugated the native people and took control of their lands.
Often appears as...
- subjugate a people
- subjugate a nation
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Formal
verb
To treat or regard as lesser or inferior.
In the entirely patriarchal society, women were systematically subjugated and deprived of their rights.
Often appears as...
- subjugate oneself
- subjugate women
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Formal
verb
To make subservient; force to submit or yield.
The autocratic leader subjugated his people through fear and intimidation.
Often appears as...
- subjugate through fear
- subjugate the opposition
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To conquer and control completely.
The invaders subjugated the native people and took control of their lands.
Often appears as...
- subjugate a people
- subjugate a nation
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To treat or regard as lesser or inferior.
In the entirely patriarchal society, women were systematically subjugated and deprived of their rights.
Often appears as...
- subjugate oneself
- subjugate women
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To make subservient; force to submit or yield.
The autocratic leader subjugated his people through fear and intimidation.
Often appears as...
- subjugate through fear
- subjugate the opposition
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
Often found in contexts of historical events, especially invasions or colonialism.
Ancient Rome subjugated numerous tribes throughout Europe.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Control
Implies a total or almost total control over a group or area.
The conqueror aimed to subjugate the entire region under his rule.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Emotion
The term typically carries a negative connotation, suggesting unjust treatment.
The oppressive regime subjugated the protesters without mercy.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
Often found in contexts of historical events, especially invasions or colonialism.
Ancient Rome subjugated numerous tribes throughout Europe.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Control
Implies a total or almost total control over a group or area.
The conqueror aimed to subjugate the entire region under his rule.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Emotion
The term typically carries a negative connotation, suggesting unjust treatment.
The oppressive regime subjugated the protesters without mercy.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
Often found in contexts of historical events, especially invasions or colonialism.
Ancient Rome subjugated numerous tribes throughout Europe.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Control
Implies a total or almost total control over a group or area.
The conqueror aimed to subjugate the entire region under his rule.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Emotion
The term typically carries a negative connotation, suggesting unjust treatment.
The oppressive regime subjugated the protesters without mercy.
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What “Machiavellian”...
saw it as warning free citizens of the various ways in which they can be subjugated by aspiring rulers. In fact, both readings might be true. Machiavelli may have written a manual for tyrannical rulers, but by sharing it, he also revealed the cards to those who would be ruled. In doing so,
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Where did Russia come...
As Nestor's story goes, after years of subjugation by Vikings from the north, who, by the way, did not wear horned helmets in battle, the region's tribes revolted and drove back the Northmen, but left to their own devices, they turned on each other. Such chaos ensued that, ironically,
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Dwan Reece: The origins...
It is a persistent reminder of the racism and prejudices that bred its very existence. The way it infiltrated society is a clear example of how deeply ingrained racism is in this country. And the racial subjugation embodied by blackface minstrelsy --
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Is your country at risk...
That is why I said it is very important to cover the stories of activists in the way that it helps mobilize people, not in the way that it helps deter their action and force even more their subjugation to the oppressive system.
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Building a city for the...
centuries of subjugation he tells himself I know this earth knows my name but she has not called me for lifetimes what do i inherit from that history I don't blame him but I know that this vision can be realized I know this
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LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
same things they say that policing is the spark but merely the spark but none of these uprisings happened because of policing if they happen because of the whole complex of socio-economic subjugation of all the failing
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Don't fear superintellige...
our fears of being subjugated by some unfeeling, artificial intelligence who is indifferent to our humanity. I believe that such fears are unfounded. Indeed, we stand at a remarkable time in human history,
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The dark history of...
The zombi was deprived of an afterlife and trapped in eternal subjugation. Because of this, in Haitian culture, zombis are commonly seen as victims deserving of sympathy and care.
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Hornet Queen Murdered By...
moment something is wrong her own fertility has failed and she no longer produces the pheromones which have kept her aggressive warriors subjugated
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Ferocious Hornet Moments...
longer produces the pheromones which have kept her aggressive warriors subjugated her workers sense her impotence
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What “Machiavellian”...
saw it as warning free citizens of the various ways in which they can be subjugated by aspiring rulers. In fact, both readings might be true. Machiavelli may have written a manual for tyrannical rulers, but by sharing it, he also revealed the cards to those who would be ruled. In doing so,
Video examples
Where did Russia come...
As Nestor's story goes, after years of subjugation by Vikings from the north, who, by the way, did not wear horned helmets in battle, the region's tribes revolted and drove back the Northmen, but left to their own devices, they turned on each other. Such chaos ensued that, ironically,
Video examples
Dwan Reece: The origins...
It is a persistent reminder of the racism and prejudices that bred its very existence. The way it infiltrated society is a clear example of how deeply ingrained racism is in this country. And the racial subjugation embodied by blackface minstrelsy --
Video examples
Is your country at risk...
That is why I said it is very important to cover the stories of activists in the way that it helps mobilize people, not in the way that it helps deter their action and force even more their subjugation to the oppressive system.
Video examples
Building a city for the...
centuries of subjugation he tells himself I know this earth knows my name but she has not called me for lifetimes what do i inherit from that history I don't blame him but I know that this vision can be realized I know this
Video examples
LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
same things they say that policing is the spark but merely the spark but none of these uprisings happened because of policing if they happen because of the whole complex of socio-economic subjugation of all the failing
Video examples
Don't fear superintellige...
our fears of being subjugated by some unfeeling, artificial intelligence who is indifferent to our humanity. I believe that such fears are unfounded. Indeed, we stand at a remarkable time in human history,
Video examples
The dark history of...
The zombi was deprived of an afterlife and trapped in eternal subjugation. Because of this, in Haitian culture, zombis are commonly seen as victims deserving of sympathy and care.
Video examples
Hornet Queen Murdered By...
moment something is wrong her own fertility has failed and she no longer produces the pheromones which have kept her aggressive warriors subjugated
Video examples
Ferocious Hornet Moments...
longer produces the pheromones which have kept her aggressive warriors subjugated her workers sense her impotence
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Cecil Taylor
American Musician
I'm saying that people who are enmeshed in situations of subjugation and have to live, have to find ways to project their dignity as human beings - in spite of all the efforts of those around them to degrade them - I'm saying that this music is the manifestation of the dignity in the life that has always been present.
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Alice Roberts
English Scientist
Always attempting to tame and subjugate nature is not the solution. But the latest science is helping us to map out a path across this shifting landscape in uncertain times, showing us how to work with natural forces, not against them.
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Nelson A. Miles
American General
Looking at the purpose of our government toward the Indians, we find that after subjugating them it has been our policy to collect the different tribes on reservations and support them at the expense of our people.
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Robert Sapolsky
American Scientist
When humans invented material inequality, they came up with a way of subjugating the low-ranking like nothing ever seen before in the primate world.
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Ludwig von Mises
Austrian Economist
If some peoples pretend that history or geography gives them the right to subjugate other races, nations, or peoples, there can be no peace.
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Tom Catena
American Public Servant
Food is a weapon - a very effective weapon. People don't cultivate, don't farm, you cut the road off, then you subjugate them very easily.
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Robert Musil
Austrian Writer
Philosophers are people who do violence, but have no army at their disposal, and so subjugate the world by locking it into a system.
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Minnie Driver
English Actress
I'm fascinated by how much we, as women, have to subjugate and hide ourselves in order to get on in the world.
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Neri Oxman
American Architect
The world of design has been subjugated by the rigors of manufacturing and mass production.
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Sun Myung Moon
Korean Clergyman
The whole world is in my hand, and I will conquer and subjugate the world.
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Cecil Taylor
American Musician
I'm saying that people who are enmeshed in situations of subjugation and have to live, have to find ways to project their dignity as human beings - in spite of all the efforts of those around them to degrade them - I'm saying that this music is the manifestation of the dignity in the life that has always been present.
Quote examples
Alice Roberts
English Scientist
Always attempting to tame and subjugate nature is not the solution. But the latest science is helping us to map out a path across this shifting landscape in uncertain times, showing us how to work with natural forces, not against them.
Quote examples
Nelson A. Miles
American General
Looking at the purpose of our government toward the Indians, we find that after subjugating them it has been our policy to collect the different tribes on reservations and support them at the expense of our people.
Quote examples
Robert Sapolsky
American Scientist
When humans invented material inequality, they came up with a way of subjugating the low-ranking like nothing ever seen before in the primate world.
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Ludwig von Mises
Austrian Economist
If some peoples pretend that history or geography gives them the right to subjugate other races, nations, or peoples, there can be no peace.
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Tom Catena
American Public Servant
Food is a weapon - a very effective weapon. People don't cultivate, don't farm, you cut the road off, then you subjugate them very easily.
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Robert Musil
Austrian Writer
Philosophers are people who do violence, but have no army at their disposal, and so subjugate the world by locking it into a system.
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Minnie Driver
English Actress
I'm fascinated by how much we, as women, have to subjugate and hide ourselves in order to get on in the world.
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Neri Oxman
American Architect
The world of design has been subjugated by the rigors of manufacturing and mass production.
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Sun Myung Moon
Korean Clergyman
The whole world is in my hand, and I will conquer and subjugate the world.
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