Synonyms of subjugates

subjugates

verb

present tense third-person singular of subjugate

as in conquers

to bring under one's control by force of arms

explorers who subjugated the natives in the name of religion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conquers
• dominates
• subdues
• subjects
• defeats
• overcomes
• enslaves
• vanquishes
• overpowers
• pacifies
• reduces
• subordinates
• annihilates
• beats
• crushes
• smashes
• suppresses
• licks
• whips
• represses
• prevails (over)
• thrashes
• quells
• mows (down)
• routs
• triumphs (over)
• smothers
• clobbers
• wallops
• trounces
• silences
• squelches
• squashes
• quashes
• drubs
• clamps down (on)
• cracks down (on)
• snuffs (out)
• puts down
• breaks
• skunks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberates
• emancipates
• frees
• springs
• enfranchises
• unbinds
• discharges
• releases
• unchains
• manumits
• unfetters
• uncages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subjugates

Its founder, Ayatollah Khomeini, established a religious dictatorship that subjugates the Iranian people under sharia law, while zealously exporting its dogma by force. — Elan Journo, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026

Roberts performs as Yale philosophy Professor Alma, the self-righteousness that dazzles in her eyes subjugates Edebiri as Maggie, her self-effacing star pupil. — Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025