slavify

/ˈsleɪvɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to reduce to a state of subjection to another power, or to subject to a form of servitude

“The country was forced to be slavified by its colonial ruler.”

2. verb

to make someone a slave

“The slave traders were accused of attempting to slavify the local population.”

3. noun

the act of making someone a slave

“The process of slavification was a major issue during the colonial era.”

Synonyms

  • enslave
  • ensnare

Antonyms

  • emancipate
  • liberate