subjugate — to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌbdʒɪˌɡeɪt/
Korean meaning: 완전히 지배하다, 정복하다, 굴복시키다
Korean pronunciation: **서**브지게이트
Example Sentences
- The evil queen tried to subjugate the seven dwarfs, but they rebelled with pickaxes.
- My cat seems to think it can subjugate me with its adorable meowing.
- The company's goal was to subjugate all competitors in the market.
subjugate
VERB//ˈsʌbdʒɪˌɡeɪt//
to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer
a victorious king in golden armor stands tall while pointing his sword downward at kneeling defeated nobles. The conquered lords bow their heads low with their hands behind their backs in submission. Before this moment, these nobles ruled their own lands freely and proudly. Now they must surrender all their power and wealth to the conquering king. Castle guards stand at attention while servants in the background watch the ceremony with worried expressions. The defeated nobles' crowns lie scattered on the stone ground at their feet. the king bringing the nobles under his complete control and subjection
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Origin
From Latin subjugare, meaning 'to bring under the yoke.' In ancient times, oxen and horses were controlled by placing a wooden yoke around their necks, and this word came to mean bringing people under complete control in the same way.
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“The evil queen tried to subjugate the seven dwarfs, but they rebelled with pickaxes.”
“My cat seems to think it can subjugate me with its adorable meowing.”
“The company's goal was to subjugate all competitors in the market.”
“He refused to let fear subjugate his dreams of becoming an astronaut.”
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