Subjugate (verb)

  1. To conquer and bring under control, especially by military force.
  2. To dominate and control completely.

Origin:

Formed from the latin word "subjugare", which means to bring under control, or to conquer.

Examples:

  1. The conqueror subjugated the defeated people and imposed his rule on them.
  2. The empire subjugated many neighboring tribes.
  3. The government's policies were designed to subjugate the minority.
  4. The dictator subjugated the citizens with his authoritarian rule.
  5. The invader subjugated the city and its people.
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