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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Subjugate \Sub"ju*gate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Subjugated}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Subjugating}.] [L. subjugatus, p. p. of
subjugare to subjugate; sub under + jugum a yoke. See
{Yoke}.]
To subdue, and bring under the yoke of power or dominion; to
conquer by force, and compel to submit to the government or
absolute control of another; to vanquish.
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He subjugated a king, and called him his "vassal."
--Baker.
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Syn: To conquer; subdue; overcome. See {Conquer}.
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