ENSLAVE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

enslave

verb

Definition of enslave

as in to annihilate

to take control of and assert authority over

—usually used as (be) enslaved Her ancestors were enslaved during the war.

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Recent Examples of enslave That her ancestors, David and Violet, were enslaved at Sharswood. — Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 If true, then the wearer wasn’t a man named Pilate, but a subordinate or enslaved person under his oversight who used the ring as a wax or clay seal for various materials and documents. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026 Harriet Tubman, along with her brothers Ben and Henry, fled from the plantation in Maryland where they were enslaved. — USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Born enslaved near Beaufort, South Carolina, Rivers was one of the first Black men in Union uniform and one of the longest-serving men in the Union army, integral to the formation of the United States Colored Troops. — Gina Webb, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enslave

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After the gold ions annihilated in collisions and produced new bits of matter, STAR tracked the paths of that debris.

— Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026
Walker will see recurring opportunities to annihilate offensive lines and leave carriers in a heap.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of annihilate

Verb

However, the proposal faces a steep procedural obstacle in the Senate, where most legislation needs 60 votes to invoke cloture and overcome a filibuster.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
To overcome this, scientists are exploring optical wireless communication options that can complement radio frequencies.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of overcome

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For years, Putin has been ideologically committed to subjugating all of Ukraine, attacking and reattacking the country in order to control all of it.

— Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
The ruling was widely seen by progressives as subjugating the role of the individual in the election process to that of the corporation.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of subjugate

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The Sox move on to Cleveland while the Cubs come home to lick their wounds.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
The Bombers beat the Red Sox 9-2 in Game 2 after winning the series opening game 9-0, sending New England’s hardball heroes home to lick their wounds until next spring.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of lick

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But of the leaders of those three mega-bands, perhaps the most mysterious remains Pete Townshend, The Who’s songwriter and enigmatic eminence, thrashing chords and smashing guitars while Roger Daltrey handled lead vocals.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
Breakfast and lunch staples including omelets, pancakes, French toast, smashed pot potatoes, hamburger steak, beef tips, pork chops and chicken and dumplings are returning to the menu, along with a few new items.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of smash

Verb

In whipping rain and wind in New Jersey, the New York Giants held on for a 12-7 win in their first game since quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
Castro whips her head around and follows him, punching him in the back.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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