Subjugation & Resistance Vocabulary

to bring under domination or control; conquer

“The empire sought to subjugate neighboring tribes.”

to keep in subservience and hardship

“The regime oppressed minorities for decades.”

cruel and oppressive government or rule

“The people rose up against the tyranny of the dictator.”

the exercise of absolute power, especially cruelly

“His despotism alienated even his closest advisors.”

the action of subjugating or state of being subjugated

“Years of subjection had broken their spirit.”

the state of being a slave or completely subject to another

“They escaped a life of servitude to seek freedom.”

to set free from legal, social, or political restrictions

“Lincoln emancipated millions of enslaved people.”

to give the right to vote; to set free

“The amendment enfranchised women across the nation.”

a violent uprising against an authority

“The insurrection threatened to topple the government.”

conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority

“He was charged with sedition for his inflammatory writings.”

to undermine the power and authority of an established system

“Foreign agents sought to subvert the democratic process.”

to take a position of power illegally or by force

“The general usurped the throne through a military coup.”