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subjugate

/ˈsʌbdʒuɡeɪt/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To bring (a people or region) under the political control of another using force or authority.

    - "The conquering army subjugated the rebellious province."
    - "The king sought to subjugate his enemies."
  • Verb

    To dominate or suppress completely.

    - "The dictator's regime subjugated all opposition."
    - "The bully subjugated the weaker students."
Synonyms

underyoke
Rhymes
Words rhyming with subjugate
subjugate , abjure , conjure , ensured
Variants
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subjugate , subjugated , subjugates , subjugating , subjugation , subjugations , subjugator , subjugators
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to bring under the yoke', from Latin subjugare, sub- 'under' + jugare 'yoke'.

Trivia
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  1. Subjugate is a 12-letter word.

  2. The word first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

Related Concepts
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  1. Domination: The act of controlling or ruling a people, country, or area.

  2. Subjugation: The process of bringing a people or region under the control of another.

Culture
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Subjugate has been used extensively in literature, particularly in historical and political contexts. For instance, it is a recurring theme in the works of authors such as George Orwell and Aldous Huxley.

How to Memorize "subjugate"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a conquering army forcing a defeated people to bow before their rulers.
    - Visualize a person dominating another, controlling their every move.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of conquering and ruling.
    - Think of the word as meaning to dominate completely.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Subjugate means to rule under a yoke' to help remember the definition.

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To help you remember the word 'subjugate', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association with a story: Imagine a story where a powerful king 'subjugates' a group of rebellious subjects by making them follow his rules and commands. This will help you associate the meaning of the word with the word itself.

2. Breaking down the word: Break down the word 'subjugate' into 'sub' and 'jugate'. 'Sub' means 'under' and 'jugate' can be associated with 'judge'. So, 'subjugate' means to 'judge under' or 'put under control'.

3. Visualization: Visualize the word 'subjugate' as a heavy weight pressing down on something, representing the idea of bringing something under control or domination.

4. Mnemonic sentence: Create a mnemonic sentence using the word 'subjugate', such as 'The general was able to subjugate the enemy troops with his superior tactics'.

5. Regular practice: Regularly practice using the word 'subjugate' in sentences and conversations to help solidify it in your memory.

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