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sub·ju·gate (sub′jə gāt′)
transitive verb subjugated -·gat′ed, subjugating -·gat′·ing
- to bring under control or subjection; conquer
- to cause to become subservient; subdue
Etymology: ME subiugaten < L subjugatus, pp. of subjugare, to bring under the yoke < sub-, under + jugum, yoke
Related Forms:
- subjugation sub′·ju·ga′·tion noun
- subjugator sub′·ju·ga′·tor noun
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