subjugated 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of subjugatednext
as in subdued

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subjugated

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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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  1. subdued
  2. conquered
  3. dominated
Adjective
  • Investors may also be responding to fears that inflation will resurface under Trump after months of price increases' settling in at a more subdued pace.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the stylish and practical design remains equally dependable, especially when ordered with a subdued interior.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of subdued
Verb
  • Puth nearly conquered the Billboard Global Excl.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The Wheelers conquered it in 2011, a smooth stroll along a 4-mile trail on a warm August day.
    Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of conquered
Verb
  • Later in 2019, the woman claims that she was physically dominated and raped by Brooks while employed for an event.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The CMOs of legacy financial services brands have long relied on a market dominated by older customers.
    Stephen Diorio, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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