SUBJUGATED Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in subdued

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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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This would rake in untold billions of dollars for the company — and all but ensure that its lofty, moral duty would forever be subjugated the money-making whims of Wall Street. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026 In a country like India, subjugated early in the history of capitalist imperialism, and then bullied after independence by the West, a degree of self-renunciation and collective sacrifice was widely understood to be requisite to economic and political self-strengthening. — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026 This campy, reality-shifting comedy series questions what would happen if a flaming misogynist woke up in a world that was completely matriarchal and subjugated men based on their gender. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 Everflame is set in a world where mortals live in poverty, subjugated by an elite race known as the Descended. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026 Americans have been skeptical of brown-skinned people since the days of the Alamo, always fearful Latinos are one step away from insurrection and thus must always be subjugated. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026 It’s subjugated to a larger sense of what’s called the universal destination of all goods. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026 The Spanish subjugated and enslaved the indigenous population of the Canaries—the Guanches—exporting some of them to Madeira or Europe, while others were forced to labor on Canarian sugar plantations. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025 All expanded the Russian empire -- and subjugated the people and areas that now form Ukraine. — David Brennan, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjugated

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Despite its subdued colorway, the knee-length dress is covered entirely in beadwork.

— Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Unemployment continued to fall while inflation remained subdued.

— Joao Gomes, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of subdued

Adjective

Osder visited Israel and the occupied West Bank and came to understand his heritage with a new sense of privilege and responsibility.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
Jerusalem — Israeli settlers stormed a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank on Saturday and seized a home while its owner was inside in the latest brazen settler attack in the area.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

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For years, conversations about the housing crisis were dominated by debates over affordability, zoning, financing, and neighborhood character.

— David Schwartz, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington flew under the radar on Sunday as the hullabaloo between Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud dominated the headlines following the Sky’s loss to the Indiana Fever.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of dominated

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The gang later released six children and seven women following an intervention by community leaders and UNICEF, but dozens remain abducted.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
The human-rights organization said the dozens of abducted residents were being held by several gang leaders in at least two different locations.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of abducted

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At the Texas and Connecticut trials, victims’ relatives testified that Jones’ followers — believing his claims that the shooting didn’t happen — subjected them to death and rape threats, in-person harassment and abusive comments on social media.

— Jim Vertuno, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
While their team has the highest total payroll in MLB this year, the Mets have subjected their loyal supporters to last-place baseball and a losing record on their home field.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of subjected

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Tysie Gallagher, Terri Harper and Caroline Dubois beat Americans Brandi Robinson, Miranda Reyes and Amelia Moore, respectively, earlier in the night, while Reina Tellez defeated Jessica Barry for the United States’ only victory.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Taylor pitched a career-high 2 2/3 scoreless relief innings and was credited with the win as the Sox defeated the Twins 7-4 in front of 28,140.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

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