Subjugate

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈsÊŒbdʒəɡeɪt/
• Hyphenation: sub + ju + gate

Origin

From Latin subiugatus, past participle of subiugare ("to bring under the yoke, subjugate"), from sub ("under") + iugum ("yoke"); see yoke.

Full definition of subjugate

Verb

1. To forcibly impose obedience or servitude.

Synonyms

• underyoke

Related terms

• subjugation