subjugate /ˈsʌbʤɪˌgeɪt/ verb subjugates; subjugated; subjugating
subjugates; subjugated; subjugating
Learner's definition of SUBJUGATE
[+ object] formal
: to defeat and gain control of (someone or something) by the use of force : to conquer and gain the obedience of (a group of people, a country, etc.)征服;制服;使屈服 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 — subjugation
/ˌsʌbʤɪˈgeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]