Synonyms of subjected

subjected

verb

past tense of subject

as in dominated

to bring under one's control by force of arms

Attila the Hun subjected most of Europe to his barbaric pillage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominated
• conquered
• subdued
• defeated
• overcame
• reduced
• subjugated
• subordinated
• enslaved
• vanquished
• pacified
• overpowered
• crushed
• routed
• beat
• whipped
• smashed
• thrashed
• annihilated
• suppressed
• licked
• quelled
• prevailed (over)
• triumphed (over)
• silenced
• trounced
• clobbered
• mowed (down)
• walloped
• smothered
• repressed
• quashed
• squashed
• drubbed
• squelched
• put down
• broke
• skunked
• snuffed (out)
• clamped down (on)
• cracked down (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freed
• released
• sprang
• liberated
• discharged
• emancipated
• enfranchised
• manumitted
• unbound
• unchained
• unfettered
• uncaged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subjected

The Pentagon subjected high-ranking members to polygraph tests as part of an investigation into the source of leaks to journalists about how the war in Iran has created a shortage of sophisticated munitions, according to multiple media reports. — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

At the Texas and Connecticut trials, victims’ relatives testified that Jones’ followers — believing his claims that the shooting didn’t happen — subjected them to death and rape threats, in-person harassment and abusive comments on social media. — Jim Vertuno, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

While their team has the highest total payroll in MLB this year, the Mets have subjected their loyal supporters to last-place baseball and a losing record on their home field. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Lebson alleged that Russian authorities have subjected Gilman to mistreatment, including harassment, forced exercise sessions lasting up to 16 hours and the administration of psychotropic drugs. — Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

That effort was spurred by what union members claim were execrable working conditions to which they were subjected during the recent heat wave that gripped London. — News Desk, Artforum, 30 July 2026

One of the victims told investigators Pinder and James subjected them to hazing, according to the warrant. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

The violence and torture that took place in detention centers were also gendered, as women suffered abuses different from those to which men were subjected. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Federal authorities have subjected record numbers of immigrants to mandatory detention, including in inhuman and degrading conditions, while gutting internal oversight mechanisms. — Minky Worden, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026