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subjection

[/səbˈdʒɛkʃən/]
nounfemininepl: subjections
sujeição
1. The state of being under the control or dominion of another; subordination
The subjection of the colonies lasted for centuries.
A sujeição das colônias durou séculos.
2. The act of bringing someone or something under control or submission
The subjection of the rebels was swift and decisive.
A sujeição dos rebeldes foi rápida e decisiva.
3. A state of dependence or subordination to authority
She refused to live in subjection to her family's demands.
Ela recusou-se a viver em sujeição às exigências de sua família.
Synonyms
subordinationsubmissiondominationbondageservitudeoppression
Antonyms
freedomindependenceliberationautonomysovereignty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sujeição
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
sujeição
Standard usage in Portugal; may also use 'submissão' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in subjection to
reduce to subjection
hold in subjection
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