subordinated

verb

Definition of subordinatednext
past tense of subordinate
as in subjected
to bring under one's control by force of arms it is one of the lessons of history that more powerful civilizations often subordinate weaker ones

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  1. dominated
  2. conquered
  3. subdued
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  • Texas also dominated on the ground with 292 rushing yards, while Clemson managed only 76.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The score was not the only statistic that was dominated by one team over another.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of dominated
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  • Marc Pos It’s taken a decade to create the killer format, but 2024 was the year The Traitors conquered the world.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
  • By the time that the 16th century Spanish conquered Mexico, the plant was domesticated and in use as an ornamental for various ceremonies.
    Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made by History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of conquered
Verb
  • In a cultural moment when subdued, probing prestige TV is king, Rivals, like Rupert and Declan, gives a middle fingers to it.
    Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Globally, demand in the sector remains subdued due to oversupplies in the European market as well as high inventory levels in China.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of subdued
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