Word |
Subjugate |
Meaning |
bring under domination or control, esp. by conquest |
Example 1 |
When the settlers first landed on the continent, they tried to subjugate the natives and turn them into slaves. |
Example 2 |
Is your goal to take away our freedom and subjugate us by military force? |
Example 3 |
Because the military leader had hundreds of thousands of troops at his command, it was very easy for him to subjugate the townspeople and steal their valuables. |
Example 4 |
In order to be a dictator, you must first subjugate your people by any means necessary. |
Example 5 |
The substitute teacher found it quite difficult to subjugate a class of thirty middle school students. |
Example 6 |
Because the evil pirate captain failed to fully subjugate his crew, he was killed by his first mate during the mutiny. |
Example 7 |
The manager tried to subjugate the employees into working late by threatening to fire them. |
Example 8 |
Even though she was smaller than her assailant, the young woman was able to subjugate him using a pistol. |
Example 9 |
If you want to be an effective prison guard, you must learn how to subjugate the prisoners with a single glance. |
Example 10 |
Good pet owners are unwilling to subjugate their dogs by placing them in cages. |