1. to make someone a slave; to force someone into slavery
2. to control someone completely; to make someone completely dependent
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The colonists enslaved thousands of people from Africa.
• Many societies throughout history have enslaved conquered peoples.
• The dictator sought to enslave the entire population.
• She felt enslaved by her addiction to social media.
• Don’t let fear enslave your mind.
• The novel depicts how poverty can enslave entire families.
• He refused to be enslaved by others’ expectations.