subjugate

[/ˈsʌbdʒʊɡeɪt/]

verb

subjugar

1. to bring under complete control; to conquer and rule over

The invading army sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdom.

O exército invasor procurou subjugar o reino vizinho.

2. to suppress or restrain; to make subservient

She refused to subjugate her personal goals to family expectations.

Ela recusou subjugar seus objetivos pessoais às expectativas familiares.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

subjugar

standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

subjugar

standard usage in Portugal

General Brazilian

dominar

colloquial alternative meaning 'to dominate'

subjugate someone to one's will - forçar alguém a se submeter à própria vontade

subjugate a people - conquistar/dominar um povo

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