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soggiogare

to subjugate, to subdue

verb sohj-joh-GAH-reh Rare

Origin: Latin subjugare, from sub + jugum 'yoke'

Usage Note

Soggiogare means to bring completely under one's control — a people, a nation, or a rival. Takes avere: Roma soggiogò molti popoli. It is more formal and literary than dominare and implies forcible subjection rather than mere influence.

Examples

"L'esercito soggiogò le tribù ribelli."

Natural Translation

The army subjugated the rebel tribes.

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