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 ]