Definitions

1. verb

to make (someone) a slave, or to subject (someone or something) to a particular power or influence.

“The oppressive regime sought to enslave the entire nation under its rule.”

2. verb

to make (a person or animal) a slave, especially by capturing or buying them.

“The pirate crew set out to enslave the villagers and sell them into slavery.”

3. verb

to subject (something) to the power of a particular desire or influence.

“She felt like she was being enslaved by her addiction to social media.”

4. verb

to make (a piece of land) subject to a mortgage or other financial obligation.

“The homeowner felt enslaved by the high mortgage payments.”

5. noun

the act of making someone a slave, or the state of being a slave.

“The history of slavery is a dark chapter in human history.”