subjugation
4 synonyms for subjugation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of conquering and taking control of a people or place.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Latin subiugātiō, from Latin subiugō (“to subjugate”). By surface analysis, subjugate + -ion.
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