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To subdue, and bring under the yoke of power or dominion; to conquer by force, and compel to submit to the government or absolute control of another; to vanquish.

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  1. v. t. To subdue, and bring under the yoke of power or dominion; to conquer by force, and compel to submit to the government or absolute control of another; to vanquish.
  2. v. put down by force or intimidation
  3. v. make subservient; force to submit or subdue
  4. To subdue, and bring under the yoke of power or dominion; to conquer by force, and compel to submit to the government or absolute control of another; to vanquish. He subjugated a king, and called him his "vassal." Baker. Syn. -- To conquer; subdue; overcome. See Conquer.
  5. To subdue, and bring under the yoke of power or dominion; toconquer by force, and compel to submit to the government or absolutecontrol of another; to vanquish.He subjugated a king, and called him his "vassal." Baker.
  6. v:100 v. make subservient; force to submit or subdue