sub·ju·gate 
/ˈsʌbʤɪˌgeɪt/ verb
sub·ju·gates; sub·ju·gat·ed; sub·ju·gat·ing /ˈsʌbʤɪˌgeɪt/ verb [+ obj] formal : to defeat and gain control of (someone or something) by the use of force : to conquer and gain the obedience of (a group of people, a country, etc.)
▪ The emperor's armies subjugated the surrounding lands. ▪ a people subjugated by invaders — often used figuratively ▪ a legal system that subjugates [=oppresses] women
▪ The emperor's armies subjugated the surrounding lands. ▪ a people subjugated by invaders — often used figuratively ▪ a legal system that subjugates [=oppresses] women
— sub·ju·ga·tion /ˌsʌbʤɪˈgeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
/ˌsʌbʤɪˈgeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
