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noun

Definition of subjugatingnext
as in conquest
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control a military occupation that was seen by the people of that country as just another subjugating by an outside power

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subjugating

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verb

present participle of subjugate
as in conquering
to bring under one's control by force of arms explorers who subjugated the natives in the name of religion

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  1. conquest
  2. conquering
  3. domination
  4. dominating
Noun
  • Knowing where they were headed, the writers turned their attention to the opening verse, the first-person singer remembering a period dominated by alcohol and romantic conquests.
    Tom Roland, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The nicolo gem depicts Venus Victrix, or Venus the Victorious, a name for the Roman goddess that emphasizes her association with imperial power and romantic conquests alike.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of conquest
Verb
  • Is there not a single executive somewhere at Netflix to greenlight a fresh retelling of the core Hanukkah story of pride, miracles, and determined guerilla warfare against a conquering despot?
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Then English speakers began conquering Celtic, Native American, African, Australian and other peoples, pressuring or forcing them to give up their languages.
    Ross Perlin, The Dial, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of conquering
Noun
  • Michigan’s domination started at tipoff, the 7-foot-1 Goldin easily beating Bilodeau for the jump ball and drawing a foul on his Bruins counterpart only 47 seconds into the game.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • However, this doesn’t mean to abandon deliberate strategy, but rather take a mindset of curiosity and openness rather than control and domination.
    Karl Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of domination
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  • Blending fiddle with a stomp-clap sing-along and a familiar hip-hop melody, the song etched a spot in music history this year by dominating charts and scoring near-countless streams.
    Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • With new brands emerging daily, celebrity endorsements dominating the narrative, and marketing claims becoming increasingly hyperbolic, standing out as a true industry leader requires more than innovative packaging or a catchy tagline.
    Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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