Subjugate
Verb
Definition: To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Synonyms: Dominate, Conquer, Control, Oppress
Antonyms: Liberate, Free, Emancipate
- The invading army sought to subjugate the entire region.
- The dictator subjugated the population through fear and intimidation.
- Imagine a king with a "SUBJECT-gate" where he controls and dominates his subjects.
Etymology:
The word "subjugate" comes from the Latin word "subjugatus," which is the past participle form of "subjugare," meaning "to subjugate" or "to subject."
Historical Usage:"Subjugate" has been used in English since the mid-15th century, primarily in the context of conquest and dominance.
Related Idioms:
"Subjugate oneself"
Explanation:To willingly submit or surrender to someone's authority or control.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "subjugate" with "conjugate."
Explanation:"Subjugate" and "conjugate" are different words with distinct meanings. "Subjugate" involves gaining control or domination, while "conjugate" pertains to the inflection of verbs based on tense, mood, and other grammatical factors.