SUBJECTION Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

subjection

noun

Definition of subjection

as in conquest

the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control a holy man for whom the subjection of earthly desires is the path to spiritual perfection

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Recent Examples of subjection The Handmaid's Tale spared no sensitivities when diving into the cruelest treatment people like June, and even Lydia, experience at the hands of a totalitarian system bent on the total subjection of women. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026 As the man brawls with his in-laws, the boy is caught between two worlds, of male rage and female subjection. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026 Miners argue increased subjection to the dust has led to an eruption of black lung, an incurable disease associated with inhaling the particles. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025

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Noun

Rome’s conquest of Gaul and Britain brought Celtic speakers under its rule.

— Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026
León-Portilla wrote extensively about the conquest of Mexico from the Mexica viewpoint, documented the philosophy of Aztec intellectuals and analyzed poems in Nahuatl — the language of the Mexica empire.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of conquest

Noun

Treks to Queens for Luar’s world domination and Storm King Art Center to drink out of a margarita fountain with Collina Strada.

— Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Pete Golding did a tremendous job during Ole Miss’ College Football Playoff run last year and is off to a 2-0 start after a dramatic walk-off win against Louisville in Week 1 and a 41-9 domination against Charlotte on Saturday.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of domination

Noun

North Dakota State went 9-5 against FBS teams during its dominating FCS run and went 198-22 overall from 2011 through 2025.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
The docuseries depicts prosecutors' theory that Wendi's mother, Donna, was a dominating, controlling figure in their lives with strong opinions about her daughter's choices.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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