subjugation :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (6)

oppression

n. the act of subjugating by cruelty; "the tyrant's oppression of the people"

subjection

n. forced submission to control by others

conquest, conquering, enslavement, subjection

n. the act of conquering

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Fuzzynyms (25)

absolutism, despotism, tyranny

n. dominance through threat of punishment and violence

inhibition, suppression

n. (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires

harassment, molestation

n. the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism

mistreatment

n. the practice of treating (someone or something) badly; "he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother"

occupation, business, line of work

n. the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money; "he's not in my line of business"

acquisition, acquiring, getting

n. the act of acquiring something; "I envied his talent for acquiring"; "he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving"

abidance, submission, compliance, conformity, conformation

n. acting according to certain accepted standards; "their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices"

acquiescence

n. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly"

respect, deference

n. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"

obedience

n. the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

submission, compliance

n. the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another

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Antonyms (2)

independence, independency

n. freedom from control or influence of another or others

subjugation

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