verb
enslave
ihn-SLAYV
Enslave (verb) means to force someone into slavery or a condition of total control, stripping them of freedom. Example: “The invading empire enslaved much of the local population.”
verb
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- enslaves
- Past tense
- enslaved
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Etymology
From en- ("to make") plus "slave."
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What does “enslave” mean?
The word “enslave” means to force someone into slavery or a condition of total control, stripping them of freedom. In plain terms, to take away someone's freedom and force them to serve you, literally or figuratively (as in "enslaved by addiction").
How do you pronounce “enslave”?
“Enslave” is pronounced ihn-SLAYV (/ɪnˈsleɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “enslave” in a sentence?
Here is “enslave” used in a sentence: “The invading empire enslaved much of the local population.”
What part of speech is “enslave”?
“Enslave” is a verb.
