Synonyms of enslave

enslave

verb

as in to annihilate

to take control of and assert authority over

—usually used as (be) enslaved

Her ancestors were enslaved during the war.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• annihilate
• reduce
• overcome
• defeat
• subjugate
• prevail (over)
• lick
• triumph (over)
• smash
• whip
• crush
• rout
• subdue
• mow (down)
• dominate
• conquer
• pacify
• vanquish
• thrash
• overpower
• beat
• trounce
• subordinate
• clobber
• subject
• drub
• wallop
• suppress
• repress
• quash
• skunk
• quell
• smother
• squelch
• silence
• put down
• crack down (on)
• squash
• snuff (out)
• clamp down (on)
• break

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberate
• emancipate
• free
• enfranchise
• release
• manumit
• discharge
• unbind
• spring
• unchain
• unfetter
• uncage