(v) put down by force or intimidation, Syn. reduce, quash, subdue, keep down, subjugate, Example:The government quashes any attempt of an uprising; China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently; The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
He subjugated a king, and called him his “vassal.” Baker. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- To conquer; subdue; overcome. See Conquer. [ 1913 Webster ]