Definitions

1. verb

to force someone to submit to one’s authority or power; to conquer or dominate

“The dictator’s army aimed to subjugate the entire country.”

2. verb

to bring under the control or power of a ruler or dominant force

“The colonizers sought to subjugate the native populations.”

3. noun

the act of forcing someone to submit to one’s authority or power

“The subjugation of the rebels led to a long period of peace.”