Category:Subjugate

Sub"ju*gate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Subjugated; p. pr. & vb. n. Subjugating.] Etym: [l. subjugatus, p.p. of subjugare to subjugate; Sub under + jugum a yoke. See yoke.]

Defn: 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. He subjugated a king, and called him his "vassal." Baker.

Syn. -- to conquer; subdue; overcome. See conquer.