SUBJUGATED Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in subdued

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verb

past tense of subjugate

as in conquered

to bring under one's control by force of arms explorers who subjugated the natives in the name of religion

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In a country like India, subjugated early in the history of capitalist imperialism, and then bullied after independence by the West, a degree of self-renunciation and collective sacrifice was widely understood to be requisite to economic and political self-strengthening. — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026 This campy, reality-shifting comedy series questions what would happen if a flaming misogynist woke up in a world that was completely matriarchal and subjugated men based on their gender. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 Everflame is set in a world where mortals live in poverty, subjugated by an elite race known as the Descended. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026 Americans have been skeptical of brown-skinned people since the days of the Alamo, always fearful Latinos are one step away from insurrection and thus must always be subjugated. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026 It’s subjugated to a larger sense of what’s called the universal destination of all goods. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026 The Spanish subjugated and enslaved the indigenous population of the Canaries—the Guanches—exporting some of them to Madeira or Europe, while others were forced to labor on Canarian sugar plantations. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025 All expanded the Russian empire -- and subjugated the people and areas that now form Ukraine. — David Brennan, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2025

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Without them, some would feel even bigger, more raw and dramatic, but others — especially in America, where many neutrals came specifically for the spectacle rather than for either team — could feel subdued and forgotten.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Obviously, the talking-points from Kiffin will be interesting to monitor, though the Tigers head coach seems to be more subdued in person compared to his social media presence.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

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Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank early Sunday, setting fire to two mosques and scrawling graffiti on buildings, Palestinian officials said.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 July 2026
More than 700,000 Israeli settlers live in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, territories captured by Israel in 1967 and sought by the Palestinians for a future independent state.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

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For years, a handful of countries dominated conversations about moving abroad.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Then, in his most recent outing against the Angels, Skubal dominated for seven shutout innings, a forceful reminder of the ability that led him to this uncomfortable precipice.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of dominated

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There were toddlers among the abducted children, according to the outlet.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The statement did not say how old the abducted schoolchildren are but the term ‘pupil’ in Nigeria usually refers to someone in kindergarten or primary school, typically covering ages up to 12.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of abducted

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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, 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

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In the day's other National Women's Soccer League matches, Racing Louisville defeated Angel City 2-1; and the Seattle Reign shut out the San Diego Wave 2-0.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
The Young Bucks defeated Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay in a tag team match, with the Death Riders' internal conflict and crucial mistakes costing them the win.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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