SUBJUGATION

conquest, conquering, subjection, subjugation

(noun) the act of conquering

oppression, subjugation

(noun) the act of subjugating by cruelty; “the tyrant’s oppression of the people”

subjugation, subjection

(noun) forced submission to control by others

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

subjugation (countable and uncountable, plural subjugations)

The act of subjugating.

The state of being subjugated; forced control by others.

Synonyms

• conquest

Source: Wiktionary


Sub`ju*ga"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. subjugation, LL. subjugatio.]

Definition: The act of subjugating, or the state of being subjugated.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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