verb

enslave

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verb

To force someone into slavery or a condition of total control, stripping them of freedom.

"The invading empire enslaved much of the local population."

"He felt enslaved by his crushing debt."

How to Use Enslave

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo take away someone's freedom and force them to serve you, literally or figuratively (as in "enslaved by addiction").

Common pairings

enslave a population enslaved by

enslaved past tense, enslaves singular

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The invading empire _____ much of the local population.

From en- ("to make") plus "slave."

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