1. to bring under control and governance, typically by conquest or force; to make subservient
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘subjugate’

Examples

• The empire subjugates neighboring territories through military force.
• The dictator subjugates his people with harsh laws and surveillance.
• History shows how colonialism subjugates indigenous populations.
• The tyrant subjugates all opposition to maintain power.
• Economic pressure often subjugates smaller nations to larger ones.
• The authoritarian regime subjugates free speech and assembly.