subjugated

Definitions

Brought under domination or control, especially by conquest.

Made subservient or dependent.

Examples

The invading army quickly subjugated the local population and seized control of the capital.

For centuries, the small nation was subjugated by its more powerful neighbors.

Synonyms

conquered enslaved oppressed vanquished dominated subdued overpowered

Antonyms

liberated freed emancipated independent unshackled sovereign autonomous