Synonyms for subjugation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : suhb-juh-gey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌsʌb dʒəˈgeɪ ʃən

Top 10 synonyms for subjugation

Other synonyms for the word subjugation

Définition of subjugation

Origin : late 14c., from Late Latin subjugationem (nominative subjugatio), from past participle stem of Latin subjugare "to subdue," literally "bring under a yoke," from sub "under" (see sub-) + jugum (see jugular).

As in occupation : noun seizure, takeover
As in servitude : noun slavery
As in slavery : noun state of working under duress or without freedom
As in victory : noun win, success
As in bondage : noun slavery
As in reduction : noun decline
As in licking : noun defeat
As in liquidation : noun annihilation
As in obliteration : noun annihilation
As in ruination : noun destruction
As in serfdom : noun slavery
As in servileness : noun slavery
As in servility : noun slavery
As in thralldom : noun slavery
As in thrashing : noun defeat
As in vanquishment : noun defeat
As in villeinage : noun slavery
As in conquest : noun defeat, victory
As in defeat : noun overthrow, beating
As in destruction : noun demolition, devastation
As in disarmament : noun reduction of weapons

Example sentences :

The subjugation of the Aztec city proved to be a protracted and bloody task.
Extract from : « Mexico » by Charles Reginald Enock

The Space Vikings enslaved the Adityans to hold them in subjugation.
Extract from : « A Slave is a Slave » by Henry Beam Piper

Yes; or to put it in other words: Independence or Subjugation.
Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 » by Various

After this the work of subjugation was easy, and Bruin was finally reduced to slavery.
Extract from : « Over the Rocky Mountains » by R.M. Ballantyne

An examination of its text will show how largely it was devoted to Emma's subjugation.
Extract from : « The Story of the Mormons » by William Alexander Linn

These are the implements of war and subjugation; the last arguments to which kings resort.
Extract from : « America First » by Various

The Great War witnessed the final stage in this process of subjugation.
Extract from : « The New World of Islam » by Lothrop Stoddard

Beyond the subjugation of Dodge, there had not been a ripple of commotion.
Extract from : « The Pagan Madonna » by Harold MacGrath

The greatest achievement of the reign was the subjugation of Bulgaria.
Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 » by Various

They could have made poison their weapon for the subjugation of rivals.
Extract from : « This Simian World » by Clarence Day

Antonyms for subjugation

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