Subjugate
(verb)
- To conquer and bring under control, especially by military force.
- To dominate and control completely.
Origin:
Formed from the latin word "subjugare", which means to bring under control, or to conquer.
Examples:
- The conqueror subjugated the defeated people and imposed his rule on them.
- The empire subjugated many neighboring tribes.
- The government's policies were designed to subjugate the minority.
- The dictator subjugated the citizens with his authoritarian rule.
- The invader subjugated the city and its people.