Sub"ju*gate (?), 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.
He subjugated a king, and called him his
"vassal."
Baker.
Syn. -- To conquer; subdue; overcome. See
Conquer.