Subjugating

Subjugating
Subjugate Sub"ju*gate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Subjugated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Subjugating}.] [L. subjugatus, p. p. of subjugare to subjugate; sub under + jugum a yoke. See {Yoke}.] To subdue, and bring under the yoke of power or dominion; to conquer by force, and compel to submit to the government or absolute control of another; to vanquish. [1913 Webster]

He subjugated a king, and called him his ``vassal.'' --Baker. [1913 Webster]

Syn: To conquer; subdue; overcome. See {Conquer}. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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