Subjugating

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbdʒəˌɡeɪt/

Subjugating (verb)

  1. To take control of a group or place using force.
  2. To dominate someone or something completely, making them obey.

Examples

  • The army tried to subjugate the rebellious region.
  • They aimed to subjugate the neighboring territories.

Common collocations: subjugate a population, subjugate by force, subjugate completely, subjugate rivals

Synonyms of Subjugating

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Subjugating

  • freeing from control or oppression
  • letting go or setting free