as in to conquer
to bring under one's control by force of arms
explorers who subjugated the natives in the name of religion
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Recent Examples of subjugate
The story explores how violence and power subjugate the weak, how sacrifices are falsely justified for the 'greater good,' and how the normalization of such sacrifices can turn anyone into a monster.
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Regina Kim, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Rather, Beijing’s persistent use of similar tactics in nearby waters suggests such actions are the primary methods in a patient, long-term strategy aimed at subjugating Taiwan without resorting to an invasion.
—Isaac Kardon, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2024
Its agenda of Hindu supremacy directs antipathy toward India’s Muslim minority, deeming the population an alien presence that subjugated Hindus in a series of historical conquests.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
Leading his fellow countrymen, Tell embarks on a courageous rebellion, seeking to defend their liberty and stand against the tyrannical forces that seek to subjugate them.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024
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Regina Kim, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Rather, Beijing’s persistent use of similar tactics in nearby waters suggests such actions are the primary methods in a patient, long-term strategy aimed at subjugating Taiwan without resorting to an invasion.
—Isaac Kardon, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2024
Its agenda of Hindu supremacy directs antipathy toward India’s Muslim minority, deeming the population an alien presence that subjugated Hindus in a series of historical conquests.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
Leading his fellow countrymen, Tell embarks on a courageous rebellion, seeking to defend their liberty and stand against the tyrannical forces that seek to subjugate them.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjugate
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Patrick Mahomes opened as the favorite to win the MVP in 2024 after the Kansas City Chiefs conquered back-to-back Super Bowls and three in five seasons in February.Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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From small children to adults, dinosaurs transport us to a time long ago that conquers wonderment in today's world.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Several said they were alarmed by him and some were thankful when Penny subdued him.Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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The price of iron ore, which is Rio’s single largest product, accounting for two-thirds of Rio Tinto’s revenue, has remained subdued in 2024, though showing some improvement in the recent months.Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Nacua continues to dominate and looks poised to do so for the foreseeable future.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The finding could change the way astronomers understand moons dominated by subsurface global oceans in our solar system, such as Jupiter’s moon Europa and planets beyond our solar system.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Though Black residents of British colonies in the Caribbean were typically governed by slave codes designed to subjugate them and support white supremacy, the British Army refused to subject the man to these harsh measures.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Another person named through crowdsourcing turned out to be a missing college student who had died by suicide prior to the bombings, and the finger-pointing subjected his grieving family to threats.Emma Bowman, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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Maryland enjoyed its most effective offensive outing since defeating Fairleigh Dickinson, 111-85, on Nov. 18, 2005.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Falcons end four-game skid to remain in playoff hunt The Atlanta Falcons held on late to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 on Monday night to snap a four-game losing streak.Wayne Sterling, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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