transitive verb. To bring under control, especially by military force; conquer.

transitive verb. To make subordinate or subject to the dominion of something else.

To bring under the yoke; subdue; conquer; compel to submit to the dominion or control of another; vanquish.

To make subservient; take or hold captive; bring under bondage, as the senses.

Synonyms Vanquish, Subdue, etc. See conquer.

transitive verb. 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.

verb. To forcibly impose obedience or servitude.

verb. put down by force or intimidation

verb. make subservient; force to submit or subdue