subject

³sub·ject

verb \səb-ˈjekt, ˈsəb-ˌjekt\

Definition of SUBJECT

transitive verb

1

a : to bring under control or dominion : subjugate b : to make (as oneself) amenable to the discipline and control of a superior

2

: to make liable : predispose

3

: to cause or force to undergo or endure (something unpleasant, inconvenient, or trying) <was subjected to constant verbal abuse>

— sub·jec·tion \səb-ˈjek-shən\ noun

Examples of SUBJECT

1. <Attila the Hun subjected most of Europe to his barbaric pillage.>

First Known Use of SUBJECT

14th century

Related to SUBJECT

Synonyms: dominate, overpower, pacify, subdue, conquer, subjugate, subordinate, vanquish

Related Words: annihilate, beat, clobber, crush, defeat, drub, lick, mow (down), overcome, prevail (over), reduce, rout, skunk, smash, thrash, triumph (over), trounce, wallop, whip; enslave; break, clamp down (on), crack down (on), put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, smother, snuff (out), squash, squelch, suppress

Near Antonyms: discharge, emancipate, enfranchise, free, liberate, manumit, release, spring, unbind, uncage, unchain, unfetter

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