Sub″ju‐gate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Subjugated (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Subjugating.] [L. subjugatus, p. p. of subjugare to subjugate; sub under + jugum a yoke. See Yoke.] To subdue, and bring under the yoke of power or dominion; to conquer by force, and compel to submit to the government or absolute control of another; to vanquish.
He subjugated a king, and called him his “vassal.” Baker.
Syn. — To conquer; subdue; overcome. See Conquer.