subjugate
/ˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪt/
verb
- To bring under control, especially by force; to conquer or subdue.
- The empire sought to subjugate all neighboring tribes.
- The dictator used the military to subjugate the population.
- It took years to subjugate the rebellion in the province.
- To dominate or control someone or something in a harsh or oppressive way.
- She refused to let her fears subjugate her ambitions.
- The company's policies seemed designed to subjugate workers rather than support them.
- The manager tried to subjugate his employees through fear.