Subjugate Definition & Meaning
subjugate
- verb
- put down by force or intimidation; "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"; "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently"; "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land"
- make subservient; force to submit or subdue
Words that rhyme with subjugate
Usage tips for "subjugate"
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