Synonyms of enslaves

enslaves

verb

present tense third-person singular of enslave

as in reduces

to take control of and assert authority over

—usually used as (be) enslaved

Her ancestors were enslaved during the war.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduces
• overcomes
• annihilates
• defeats
• subjugates
• whips
• prevails (over)
• smashes
• crushes
• thrashes
• licks
• dominates
• mows (down)
• overpowers
• conquers
• subdues
• routs
• vanquishes
• clobbers
• wallops
• pacifies
• triumphs (over)
• trounces
• beats
• subjects
• subordinates
• suppresses
• represses
• drubs
• smothers
• skunks
• quashes
• quells
• squelches
• squashes
• silences
• cracks down (on)
• clamps down (on)
• puts down
• snuffs (out)
• breaks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberates
• frees
• emancipates
• springs
• unbinds
• releases
• enfranchises
• discharges
• unchains
• manumits
• unfetters
• uncages