verb
- bringing under control or domination; conquering and forcing into submission
Usage: present participle of subjugate
Examples
- The empire was subjugating neighboring territories through military force.
- Colonial powers spent centuries subjugating indigenous populations.
- The dictator focused on subjugating all forms of political opposition.
- Rather than subjugating the rebels, the king chose to negotiate.
- The invading army succeeded in subjugating the coastal cities.
- History shows many examples of stronger nations subjugating weaker ones.