SUBJUGATES Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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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

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As technology conquers this final Wi-Fi frontier, air travel will never be the same.

— Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
Iceman appears on four Billboard charts this week and conquers two of them.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of conquers

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This includes probing the nature of dark matter, the invisible sort of matter that somehow dominates the universe, and dark energy, the mysterious force causing the expansion of our universe to accelerate.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Travertine marble dominates the space, alternating with resin on the floor, and with Roman lime-plaster finishes on the walls.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of dominates

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In person, Huang subdues his ironic braggadocio with polite eye contact and rolling belly laughs at his own jokes.

— Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
El Nino also subdues the hurricane season in the Atlantic because there is so much heat in the Pacific that outcompetes the Atlantic, Berardelli added.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026

Definition of subdues

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The ordinance subjects anyone breaking the rule to a $100 fine for each violation, along with all of the restoration costs associated with the damage.

— Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Then founder and master distiller Joe McGirr subjects his spirit to a vapor chamber chockablock with even more juniper.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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In a second-round match, Sargis Sargsian defeats Nicolas Massu, 6-7 (8), 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4, in five hours and nine minutes.

— Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
However, if Merab Dvalishvili defeats Petr Yan at UFC 333, then Song might have a better case than O'Malley considering Merab has beaten Sean twice.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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